Interstate 64 West - Virginia to Green Sulphur Springs
Interstate 64 Westbound
Welcome to West Virginia overhead posted as the freeway enters Greenbrier County from Alleghany County, Virginia. U.S. 60 joins Interstate 64 west from Covington to Exit 181. Photo taken 06/17/05.
Mileage sign posted four miles east of White Sulphur Springs, the first community of significance along Interstate 64 westbound. A partial "Y" interchange in the background represents the north end of West Virginia 311, a multi-state route leading south to Crows, Virginia and Sweet Springs, West Virginia. Photo taken 06/17/05.
Westbound reassurance shields for Interstate 64 & U.S. 60 between the West Virginia 311 north end and their split at Exit 181. There is no access onto West Virginia 311 south from westbound. Photo taken 06/17/05.
U.S. 60 leaves Interstate 64 at a partial interchange in east White Sulphur Springs. U.S. 60 follows Main Street through the heart of town, sharing pavement with West Virginia 92 initially. West Virginia 92 begins in White Sulphur Springs and travels north nine miles to Alvon and 15 miles to Neola. Photo taken 06/17/05.
U.S. 60 follows the Midland Trail Scenic Highway through southeastern West Virginia, a corridor offering history, outdoor experiences, and attractions. West Virginia 92 leads toward the Elk River and Snowshoe Ski Areas within the Monongahela National Forest. Photo taken 06/17/05.
One mile east of the Exit 181 off-ramp to U.S. 60 west & West Virginia 92 (Main Street) north and White Sulphur Springs. U.S. 60 splits with West Virginia 92 in 0.6 miles before curving west into the heart of town. The federal highway remains on its own alignment parallel to Interstate 64 through to Exit 156. Photo taken 06/17/05.
Exit 181 leaves Interstate 64 west for Main Street in White Sulphur Springs. West Virginia 92 begins at Exit 181 and travels northward along the Appalachian Mountains to Elkins. Photos taken 06/17/05.
The West Virginia Welcome Center and first rest area along Interstate 64 west lies south of White Sulphur Springs. Interstate 64 sinks toward crossings of Tuckahoe Road, Dry Creek, and the CSX Railroad. Photos taken 06/17/05.
Interstate 64 leaves the rest area and tourist information center and sees this mileage sign. White Sulphur Springs is again referenced for the return via U.S. 60 east. Photo taken 06/17/05.
West Virginia State Secondary 60 (Harts Run Road) joins Interstate 64 with parallel U.S. 60 at Exit 175. Photo taken 06/17/05.
U.S. 60 continues west from White Sulphur Springs along side Greenbrier Sporting Club golf course and Greenbrier Airport to West Virginia State Secondary 60 (Harts Run Road) at Harts Run. A diamond interchange lies south of the Harts Run Road crossing of Howard Creek. Photo taken 06/17/05.
U.S. 60 heads west from West Virginia State Secondary 60 2.5 miles to Caldwell and junction West Virginia 63; West Virginia 63 travels south six miles to U.S. 219 at Organ Cave. Harts Run Road meanwhile travels south into Greenbrier State Forest. Photo taken 06/17/05.
Interstate 64, Howard Creek, the CSX Railroad, and U.S. 60 all push westward from White Sulphur Springs to Caldwell. Lewisburg, the Greenbrier County seat, lies seven miles to the west. Photos taken 06/17/05.
The PFC Ralph E. Pomeroy, Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, Memorial Bridge carries Interstate 64 over the Greenbrier River north of Caldwell. PFC Pomeroy, born in Quinwood, was a machine gunner who died during combat while defending his position against a surprise attack during the Korean War. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously for his leadership and valor. Photo taken 06/17/05.
U.S. 219 (Jefferson Street) intersects Interstate 64 at the Exit 169 diamond interchange north of Lewisburg. The federal highway joins the county seat with Ronceverte to the south and Greenbrier Valley Airport to the north. Photo taken 06/17/05.
Westbound at the Exit 169 off-ramp to U.S. 219 (Jefferson Street). U.S. 219 travels south three miles to Fairlea and six miles to Ronceverte (junction West Virginia 63). Overall the highway ends at Rich Creek (junction U.S. 460) 48 miles to the south; northward the highway continues toward Marlinton, Elkins, and Parsons through stretches of the Monongahela National Forest. Photo taken 06/17/05.
Scenery along Interstate 64 between Lewisburg and Alta. U.S. 60 crosses paths with the freeway midway between Lewisburg and Alta. Photos taken 06/17/05.
West Virginia 12 heads 11.3 miles north from West Virginia 63 at Alderson to interchange with Interstate 64 at Exit 161. Photos taken 06/17/05.
West Virginia 12 ends at junction U.S. 60 and the settlement of Alta next to the Interstate 64 Exit 161 diamond interchange. Photo taken 06/17/05.
Exit 161 departs Interstate 64 westbound for West Virginia 12, West Virginia 12 south provides connections to West Virginia 3 west along the Greenbrier River to Pence Springs. U.S. 60 continues west from Exit 161 six miles to Clintonville. Photo taken 06/17/05.
Westbound mileage sign posted at the U.S. 60 over crossing near Clintonville, Interstate 64 reaches Beckley in 41 miles. Photo taken 06/17/05.
A carriageway split of Interstate 64 carries the freeway between Sinking Creek Road near Alum Rock Hollow and the high-level Loundermilk Road over crossing at Meadow Mountain. Photos taken 06/17/05.
U.S. 60 (Midland Trail) crosses paths with Interstate 64 for the final time in southeast West Virginia at the Exit 156 diamond interchange. The two highways come together at the historic Sam Black Church. Photos taken 06/17/05.
Westbound Interstate 64 one mile east of the Exit 156 off-ramp to U.S. 60 (Midland Trail). U.S. 60 and the Midland Trail continue northwest six miles along Otter Creek to Rupert. West Virginia State Secondary 25 stems west from U.S. 60 to Meadow Ridge and Smoot parallel to Interstate 64. Photos taken 06/17/05.
Drivers destined for U.S. 60 (Midland Trail) part ways with Interstate 64 westbound at Exit 156. U.S. 60 ventures 14 miles northwest to Rainelle (junction West Virginia 20) and 35 miles to junction U.S. 19 near Hico. Interstate 64 and the federal highway again cross paths outside of Charleston. Photos taken 06/17/05.
Continuing westbound along Interstate 64 toward Dawson at the Exit 150 diamond interchange with West Virginia State Secondary 29/4 (Morris Branch Road). This is the final Greenbrier County interchange. Photos taken 06/17/05.
One-mile guide sign for Exit 150 (West Virginia State Secondary 29/4) on Interstate 64 west. State Secondary 29/4 loops west 3.4 miles from parallel State Secondary 27/3 (Lawn-Dawson Road / Lawn Road) back to Lawn-Dawson Road at Lawn. Lawn Road follows the eastbound side of Interstate 64 from Lawn Road to Grassy Meadows for 2.1 miles. Photo taken 06/17/05.
Lawn-Dawson Road (West Virginia State Secondary 27/3) enters the Exit 150 interchange from nearby Dawson. Dawson-Springdale Road (West Virginia State Secondary 29) travels 6.3 miles northwest from Dawson to West Virginia 20 at Springdale. Photo taken 06/17/05.
Scenery continues along Interstate 64 westbound north of Red Spring Mountain at the Summers County line. A runaway truck ramp lies along the descent toward Elton; Fisher Mountain lies to the southwest. Photos taken 06/17/05.
West Virginia 20 heads south from Springdale 3.5 miles to Meadow Bridge, 7.7 miles to Elton, and 9.5 miles to West Virginia State Secondary 4 adjacent to Exit 143. The state highway parallels the westbound side of Interstate 64 from Elton to Exit 139. Photo taken 06/17/05.
One mile east of the Exit 143 diamond interchange with West Virginia State Secondary 4 (Lick Creek Road) at Green Sulphur Springs. Photo taken 06/17/05.
Exit 143 leaves Interstate 64 westbound for Lick Creek Road to West Virginia 20. Lick Creek separates West Virginia 20 and Interstate 64 on their respective paths westward from Green Sulphur Springs to Sandstone. Photo taken 06/17/05.
