North Carolina Highway 81

NC 81
Route information
Maintained by NCDOT
Highway system
North Carolina Highway System

North Carolina Highway 81 is a state road that starts at US 25 and ends at US 70. The entire route is within Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Route Description

NC 81 begins at a street called Biltmore Avenue and US 25A. It closely follows the Swannanoa River. It intersects South Tunnel Road US 74 near the Asheville Mall. It continues to follow the Swannanoa for 2 more miles and turns to the north to meet US 70 (Tunnel Road). Another street (Bryson Street) runs parallel across the river.