Capitol & Hale Streets to Close for Outdoor Dining This Weekend

Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin announced today that blocks of Capitol & Hale Streets will again be closed this weekend to allow outdoor dining. Closures will take place from Friday, July 17 at 7 a.m. through Monday, July 20 at 7 a.m. Capitol Street and Hale Street will be closed from the Kanawha Boulevard to Lee Street. One lane will be open on Hale Street from Kanawha Boulevard to Virginia Street for access to the South Side Bridge. Virginia Street and Quarrier Street will remain open. Emergency service personnel will have access to Capitol Street & Hale Street throughout the closure.

“We had a very successful launch of our outdoor dining program last weekend. Some local restaurants reported substantial increases in sales,” said Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin. “We have made a few modifications that will allow this weekend’s dining to be even smoother. We encourage everyone to take part in this additional dining opportunity.”

Restaurants will provide tables, chairs and tents in order to serve customers outside of their establishments. All items will be sanitized in accordance with Kanawha-Charleston Health Department guidelines. Quarrier Street will have bagged meters that are reserved for those picking up take-out orders.  

City officials will work with business owners throughout the City in coming weeks to identify additional locations for outdoor dining street closures.