February 13, 2026
New River Gorge Bridge as of 7 AM Saturday morning | WV511

FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (SWVO) – West Virginia’s largest single-day festival is underway as the New River Gorge Bridge has officially closed to traffic for Bridge Day.

U.S. 19 at the bridge closed at 7 AM and will not reopen until after 5 PM today. 

Pedestrians can explore vendors and walk on the bridge beginning at 9 AM.

Shuttles will begin transporting attendees at 8:30 AM.

All other important event information may be found here.

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