While the freeway bypasses the cities of Itasca and Grandview, SH 81 enters them directly, along Hill Street and 3rd Street, respectively. In Grandview, it intersects FM 916 and also FM 4 at that route's southern terminus before continuing northward to its end at I-35W's exit 16; the roadway continues as County Road 201A.
SH 81 bypasses Itasca and Grandview, but enters them directly on Hill Street and 3rd Street respectively. In Grandview, it intersects FM 916 and FM 4 at its southern terminus before continuing northward to I-35W's exit 16; the road continues as County Road 201A.