County Road 81 (Hennepin County, Minnesota)

County Road 81 is a major north-south arterial roadway located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It runs through the western and northwestern suburbs of Minneapolis, including cities such as Robbinsdale, Crystal, Brooklyn Park, and Osseo. The roadway provides a significant transportation corridor for commuters and commercial traffic within the region.

The route generally follows the alignment of Bottineau Boulevard, a historic transportation corridor dating back to the early development of Hennepin County. Significant portions of County Road 81 have been upgraded over the years to accommodate increasing traffic volumes, with expansions from two-lane rural roads to four-lane divided highways in many areas.

County Road 81 intersects with several other major roadways in Hennepin County, including U.S. Highway 169, Interstate 94, and County Road 81's eastern extension, State Highway 100. These intersections contribute to its importance as a regional transportation link. The Hennepin County Department of Transportation maintains jurisdiction over County Road 81.