Route 21 is a highway in eastern
Missouri. Its northern terminus is at
Route 30 in
Affton. Its southern terminus is at the
Arkansas state line (where it continues as
Highway 115). In the St. Louis area, it is known as Tesson Ferry Road, which was named after the 19th century proprietor of the ferry across the
Meramec River.
The section through northern
Jefferson County, Missouri was considered dangerous. As a result, the road was rerouted and built to
freeway standards. Construction to reroute the highway to just south of
Hillsboro was completed on December 15, 2008 and Route 21 is currently freeway standard from
Route 141 to Highway B. Plans to extend the freeway south to
DeSoto have been approved, but funds are lacking to complete this part of the project.
Route 21 from the Meramec River to Route B, along with
Route M, make up the Jefferson County Scenic Byway.
Jefferson County examines 'scenic byways' designation for routes 21 and M
Major intersections
Hillsboro Business Spur
Business 21 follows the old alignment of Route 21 through the city of Hillsboro. It begins at the intersection of Route 21 and Highway B on the southern edge of the city, and continues north to the intersection of Route A and Old Route 21, where it ends. Business 21 is the only way one can now reach Route BB, as the rerouting of Route 21 bypasses the road.
See also
* List of state highways in Missouri
The following is a list of state highways in Missouri. State highways in Missouri are the responsibility of the Missouri Department of Transportation.
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* List of highways numbered 21
References
External links
021
021 is:
* in Brazil, the telephone area code for the city of Rio de Janeiro and surrounding cities (Greater Rio de Janeiro)
* in China, the telephone area code for the city of Shanghai.
* in Indonesia, the area code for the city of Jakarta and su ...
Transportation in Ripley County, Missouri
Transportation in Carter County, Missouri
Transportation in Reynolds County, Missouri
Transportation in Iron County, Missouri
Transportation in Washington County, Missouri
Transportation in Jefferson County, Missouri
Transportation in St. Louis County, Missouri
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