 In May 1996, exit 45 was renovated to serve the Beckley travel plaza, Dry Hill Road, and the newly constructed Tamarack arts and crafts outlet.In 2004, a concession stand and new restroom facilities were constructed at the rest area at milepost 69, serving southbound travelers.At one point in the turnpike's history, the Turnpike Commission was not able to pay off even the interest on its bonded indebtedness, and the first bond was not retired until 1982.