Georgia State Route 21
State Route 21 | ||||
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Route information | ||||
Maintained by GDOT | ||||
Length: | 85.9 mi[1] (138.2 km) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end: | SR 204 in Savannah | |||
I‑516 in Savannah US 17 / US 80 / SR 25 / SR 26 in Savannah I‑16 / US 17 in Savannah I‑516 / US 80 / SR 26 in Savannah I‑95 / SR 30 in Port Wentworth US 301 / US 301 Bus. / SR 21 Bus. / SR 73 in Sylvania | ||||
North end: | US 25 / SR 121 north of Millen | |||
Location | ||||
Counties: | Chatham, Effingham, Screven, Jenkins | |||
Highway system | ||||
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State Route 21 (SR 21) is a 85.9-mile-long (138.2 km) state highway that travels southeast-to-northwest through portions of Chatham, Effingham, Screven, and Jenkins counties in eastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. The route connects Savannah to the Millen area, via Sylvania. The route is part of the Savannah River Parkway and is being considered for inclusion into Interstate 3, a future Interstate Highway proposed to connect Savannah with Knoxville, Tennessee.
Route description
SR 21 begins at an intersection with SR 204 (Abercorn Street) in Savannah. The route travels to the west, becoming a freeway, and gains the designation of Interstate 516 (I-516) and the unsigned SR 421. The routes travel west, then turn to the north at the interchange with Veterans Parkway. At exit 3, US 17/SR 25 join the freeway from the southwest, and US 80/SR 26 join the freeway from the northeast. Continuing north, the routes have an interchange with I-16, at which point, US 17 departs to the east, concurrent with I-16. At exit 7, US 80/SR 26 depart to the west, and the routes turn northwestward. After an interchange with SR 25, I-516/SR 421 end, and SR 21 continues its northward route. In Port Wentworth, SR 30 joins the route; north of their interchange with I-95, SR 30 departs to the west.
SR 21 continues north, leaving Chatham County and entering Effingham County. The route passes through Rincon and Springfield, then continues northwest, through rural parts of the county, and continues into Screven County. After a brief concurrency with US 301 around Sylvania, SR 21 continues west into Jenkins County. East of Millen, SR 21 turns to the north at its intersection with SR 67, then arcs to the northeast of Millen to meet its northern terminus at US 25/SR 121. SR 21 is being considered for part of the proposed I-3.
Tom Triplett Parkway
The Tom Triplett Parkway is a section of SR 21 located in Port Wentworth on the west side of the Savannah metropolitan area.
It stretches from the Effingham–Chatham county line (roughly the Lake Cherie Road intersection) to the Port Wentworth–Garden City city line (roughly the SR 307 intersection).
In 2000, the Georgia General Assembly passed a resolution[2] to designate this portion of SR 21 in honor of Tom Triplett,[3] a Democrat who served as Mayor of Port Wentworth and as a State Representative for 18 years. Tom Triplett died in 2006, at 71 years of age.
National Highway System
All of SR 21, except for the Millen Bypass, a bypass around the northeast part of Millen, is included as part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.[4][5]
Future
SR 21, as part of the Savannah River Parkway, is proposed to become part of I-3.
Major intersections
County | Location | mi | km | Destinations | Notes | ||
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Chatham | Savannah | 0.0 | 0.0 | SR 204 (Abercorn Street) | Southern terminus | ||
Mildred Street | Eastern terminus of I-516; southern end of I-516 concurrency | ||||||
see I-516 | |||||||
Garden City | SR 25 north to US 80 (Bay Street) – Garden City | Western terminus of I-516; I-516 exit 8; northern end of I-516 & SR 25 concurrencies | |||||
SR 21 Spur east (Brampton Road) | Western terminus of SR 21 Spur | ||||||
Port Wentworth | SR 307 (Bourne Avenue) | ||||||
SR 30 east (Bonny Bridge Road) – Savannah National Wildlife Refuge | Southern end of SR 30 concurrency | ||||||
Jimmy DeLoach Parkway | interchange | ||||||
I‑95 (SR 405) – Brunswick, Florence, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport | I-95 exit 109 | ||||||
SR 30 west (Piedmont Avenue) to SR 17 | Northern end of SR 30 concurrency | ||||||
Effingham | | SR 275 north (Ebenezer Road) – Ebenezer, New Ebenezer Retreat Center | Western terminus of SR 275 | ||||
Springfield | SR 21 Spur north (Laurel Street) – Springfield | Southern terminus of SR 21 Spur | |||||
SR 119 (Madison Street) – Guyton, Springfield, Old Jail Museum | |||||||
| SR 21 Spur south – Springfield | Northern terminus of SR 21 Spur | |||||
Screven | | SR 21 Bus. north (Savannah Highway) – Newington | Southern terminus of SR 21 Bus. | ||||
Newington | SR 24 (Oliver Highway) – Oliver, Waynesboro | ||||||
SR 21 Bus. south (Savannah Highway) | Northern terminus of SR 21 Bus. | ||||||
| SR 21 Bus. north (South Main Street) – Sylvania | Southern terminus of SR 21 Bus. | |||||
| US 301 south / SR 73 south – Statesboro | Southern end of US 301 / SR 73 concurrency | |||||
| SR 73 north – Sylvania | Northern end of SR 73 concurrency; south end of SR 73 Loop overlap | |||||
Sylvania | US 301 north / SR 73 Loop north / SR 21 Bus. south – Allendale, Sylvania | Northern end of US 301 / SR 73 Loop concurrency | |||||
Jenkins | | SR 67 south – Millen | Northern terminus of SR 67 | ||||
| SR 23 (Sardis Road) – Millen, Sardis | ||||||
Millen | US 25 / SR 121 – Millen, Waynesboro, Magnolia Springs State Park | Northern terminus | |||||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Bannered routes
Garden City spur route
State Route 21 Spur | |
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Location: | Garden City |
Length: | 1.2 mi[6] (1.931 km) |
State Route 21 Spur (SR 21 Spur) is a 1.2-mile-long (1.9 km) spur route that exists entirely within Chatham County. Most of the route is in the city limits of Garden City. It is known as Brampton Road for its entire length.
It begins at an intersection with the SR 21 mainline (Augusta Road) in the northeastern part of Garden City, just northwest of the western terminus of Interstate 516 (I-516). It travels to the northeast and intersects SR 25 (Main Street), on the edge of the city limits. The highway continues to the northeast and reaches its eastern terminus, Georgia Ports Authority's Gate #2, and the entrance to GAF Materials Corporation, on the Savannah River.[6]
All of SR 21 Spur is included as part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.[5]
The entire route is in Chatham County.
Location | mi[6] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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Garden City | 0.0 | 0.0 | SR 21 (Augusta Road) – Savannah, Port Wentworth | Western terminus | |
0.4 | 0.64 | SR 25 (Main Street) – Savannah, Port Wentworth | |||
Port of Savannah | 1.2 | 1.9 | Georgia Ports Authority's Gate #2; entrance to GAF Materials Corporation | Eastern terminus | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
Springfield spur route
State Route 21 Spur | |
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Location: | Springfield |
Length: | 2.6 mi[7] (4.184 km) |
State Route 21 Spur (SR 21 Spur) is a 2.6-mile-long (4.2 km) spur route that exists entirely within the central part of Effingham County. Most of the route is in the city limits of Springfield.
It begins at an intersection with the SR 21 mainline (Laurel Street) in the southern part of Springfield. It travels to the northwest into the main part of town and intersects SR 119. The two highways travel concurrent to the northwest. Just before leaving town, they curve to the north and split with SR 119 heading north on a northeasterly curve and SR 21 Spur heading west-northwest. About 2,500 feet (760 m) later, it meets its northern terminus, another intersection with the SR 21 mainline.[7]
SR 21 Spur is not part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.[4]
The entire route is in Effingham County.
Location | mi[7] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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Springfield | 0.0 | 0.0 | SR 21 (Laurel Street) – Rincon | Southern terminus | |
1.5 | 2.4 | SR 119 south – Guyton | Southern end of SR 119 concurrency | ||
2.1 | 3.4 | SR 119 north (North Laurel Street) – Clyo | Northern end of SR 119 concurrency | ||
| 2.6 | 4.2 | SR 21 – Newington | Northern terminus | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
Newington business loop
State Route 21 Business | |
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Location: | Newington |
Length: | 1.7 mi[8] (2.7 km) |
State Route 21 Business (SR 21 Bus.) is a business route that is entirely within the southeastern part of Screven County. Most of the route is in the city limits of Newington. It is known as Savannah Highway for its entire length.
It begins at an intersection with the SR 21 mainline just southeast of Newington. It travels to the northeast and curves to the northwest to enter the town. It intersects SR 24. It has a brief section that is outside of the city limits before curving to the east and re-entering the city limits. Immediately after, it meets its northern terminus, another intersection with the SR 21 mainline.[8]
SR 21 Bus. is not part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.[4]
The entire route is in Screven County.
Location | mi[8] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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| 0.0 | 0.0 | SR 21 | Southern terminus | |
Newington | 0.9 | 1.4 | SR 24 (Oliver Highway/Newington Highway) | ||
1.7 | 2.7 | SR 21 | Northern terminus | ||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
Sylvania business loop
State Route 21 Business | |
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Location: | Sylvania |
Length: | 2.9 mi[9] (4.667 km) |
State Route 21 Business (SR 21 Business) is a 2.9-mile-long (4.7 km) business route that exists entirely within the central part of Screven County. All but the southern-most 0.5 miles (0.80 km) of the route travels within the city limits of Sylvania. It is the former alignment of SR 21 through Sylvania.
It begins at an intersection with the SR 21 mainline, just southeast of Sylvania. It travels to the northwest and enters town. Then, it curves to the north-northwest and intersects SR 73. The two highways travel concurrently to the southwest for just over 2,000 feet (610 m). When they diverge, SR 21 travels to the northwest. The highway passes Screven County Hospital and Brantley Plaza Shopping Center. Just over 500 feet (150 m) after the northern SR 73 intersection, it meets its northern terminus, an intersection with US 301/SR 21/SR 73 Loop.[9]
SR 21 Spur is not part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.[4]
The entire route is in Screven County.
Location | mi[9] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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| 0.0 | 0.0 | SR 21 (Perimeter Road/Savannah Highway) – Springfield | Southern terminus | |
Sylvania | 1.6 | 2.6 | SR 73 south (North Main Street) – Statesboro | Southern end of SR 73 concurrency; on one-way street around town square | |
1.6 | 2.6 | SR 73 north (North Main Street) – Allendale | Northern end of SR 73 concurrency; on one-way street around town square | ||
1.6 | 2.6 | SR 73 south (North Main Street) – Statesboro | Southern end of SR 73 concurrency; on one-way street around town square | ||
1.6 | 2.6 | SR 73 north (North Main Street) – Allendale | Northern end of SR 73 concurrency; on one-way street around town square | ||
2.0 | 3.2 | SR 73 south (West Ogeechee Street) – Statesboro | Northern end of SR 73 concurrency | ||
2.9 | 4.7 | US 301 / SR 73 Loop / SR 21 (Millen Highway) – Statesboro, Allendale, Millen | Northern terminus | ||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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See also
- Georgia (U.S. state) portal
- U.S. Roads portal
References
- ↑ Google (August 24, 2013). "Route of SR 21" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
- ↑ House Resolution 756 - Designate Tom Triplett Parkway, First Reader Summary, May 1, 2000
- ↑ Political icon Tom Triplett dead at 71, Larry Peterson, Savannah Morning News, June 24, 2006
- 1 2 3 4 "National Highway System: Georgia" (PDF). United States Department of Transportation. October 1, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- 1 2 "National Highway System: Savannah, GA" (PDF). United States Department of Transportation. October 1, 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Google (August 26, 2013). "Route of SR 21 Spur (Garden City)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Google (August 26, 2013). "Route of SR 21 Spur (Springfield)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Google (5 May 2016). "Overview map of SR 21 Bus." (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- 1 2 3 Google (August 26, 2013). "Route of SR 21 Business" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
External links
- Media related to Georgia State Route 21 at Wikimedia Commons
- Georgia Roads (Routes 21 - 40)
- Georgia State Route 21 on State-Ends.com
- Georgia DOT - Savannah River Parkway description
- 2005 SAFETEA-LU legislation, from the Library of Congress
- Interstate Guide Proposed Interstates: I-3