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 enters Itasca and Grandview directly, along Hill Street and 3rd Street respectively. In Grandview, it intersects FM 916 and also FM 4 at its southern terminus before continuing northward to its end at I-35W's exit 16; the roadway continues as County Road 201A.