State Route 159 (SR 159) is a primary

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in the U.S. state of

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. Known as Dunlap Creek Road, the state highway runs from SR 311 at

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north to

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(I-64) and U.S. Route 60 (US 60) at Callaghan. SR 159 forms part of the old alignment of US 60 in western Alleghany County. All of SR 159 is a

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Route description

SR 159 begins at a wye intersection with SR 311 (Kanawha Trail) in the hamlet of Crows in southwestern Alleghany County. The state highway heads northeast and parallels Dunlap Creek through its valley between

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to the east and Brushy Mountain to the west. SR 159 passes through the hamlets of

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and Moss Run within the valley. As the state highway approaches Callaghan, it veers away from the creek and passes under

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. SR 159 crosses Ogle Creek just before intersecting SR 600 (Midland Trail), the old alignment of US 60. The state highway crosses Dunlap Creek once more before terminating within its partial

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with I-64 and US 60, which runs concurrently with I-64 west from the interchange toward

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. The roadway continues east as US 60 (Midland Trail) toward Covington.

Major intersections

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External links

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Virginia Highways Project: VA 159

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State Route 159