Alabama State Route 251
State Route 251 (SR 251) is a 16.7-mile-long (26.9 km) route that serves as a connection for U.S. Route 31 (US 31) in Athens with SR 53 in Ardmore.
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| Length | 16.681 mi[1] (26.845 km) | |||
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| South end |  US 31 in Athens | |||
| North end |  SR 53 in Ardmore | |||
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| Counties | Limestone | |||
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Route description
The southern terminus of SR 251 is located at an intersection with US 31 opposite Pryor Street in Athens. After crossing I-65 via overpass and exiting the Athens city limits, the route proceeds primarily northeasterly through several unincorporated communities before entering the city limits of Ardmore. The northern terminus is located at an intersection with SR 53 running concurrently with 6th Street. At its northern terminus, SR 251 reverts to Ardmore Avenue, which picks up SR 53.
History
SR 251's entire route was formerly designated as part of US 31 before that route overlapped I-65 between Athens and Ardmore.
Major intersections
The entire route is in Limestone County.
| Location | mi[1] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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| Athens | 0.000 | 0.000 |  US 31 (SR 3) to I-65 – Decatur, Ardmore | Southern terminus | |
| Ardmore | 16.681 | 26.845 | SR 53 (Sixth Street/Ardmore Avenue) | Northern terminus | |
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
References
- Milepost Map (PDF) (Map). Limestone County. Alabama Department of Transportation. August 1999. Retrieved December 11, 2012.