Ohio State Route 421
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State Route 421 is a two-lane east-west state highway
in the north-central portion of Ohio
. Existing entirely within Medina County, State Route 421's endpoints are at opposite ends of the duplex of U.S. Route 42 and U.S. Route 224, which together form the four-lane bypass of Lodi
. State Route 421 serves both as a de-facto business route for U.S. Route 42 and U.S. Route 224 for Lodi, as well as a connector between the two U.S. routes and State Route 83, which State Route 421 intersects in downtown Lodi.
that also doubles as the western split of the duplex of U.S. Route 42 and U.S. Route 224. The first mile of State Route 421 is predominantly rural, amidst a mixed landscape of farmland and woods. In this stretch, the state highway closely parallels the CSX railway that runs to the north of the route. It also crosses the East Fork of the Black River
through this area. At State Route 421's intersection with Lodi Rd., the pre-1959 routing of U.S. Route 42 southwest of Lodi, the highway briefly turns north to pass underneath the CSX railway and into Lodi
, then immediately shifts to the northeast, as the rural landscape gives way to a primarily residential setting. After bending to the east-northeast, State Route 421 crossing a second set of railroad tracks, then passes several more houses prior to its junction with State Route 83 in downtown Lodi. From here, State Route 421 turns to the northeast, and continues through a residential area where it passes numerous side streets through its intersection with Redfield Street. After passing some businesses, the highway meets Highland Drive at a flashing beacon intersection, then enters into a wooded area lined with a few homes upon departing Lodi and re-entering Harrisville Township. State Route 421 soon arrives at its endpoint at an interchange that doubles as the eastern split of the U.S. Route 42/U.S. Route 224 duplex.
No portion of State Route 421 is included within the National Highway System
.
, were routed onto the new four-lane expressway. The State Route 421 designation came into being that year, being applied to the former U.S. Route 224 from the new bypass to the west of the village to the former southwestern junction with U.S. Route 42, the former duplex of U.S. Route 42 and U.S. Route 224 into downtown Lodi, and the former U.S. Route 42 from the northeastern junction with U.S. Route 224 in downtown Lodi to the new bypass northeast of the village. No major changes have been made to the routing of State Route 421 since its debut.
State highway
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in the north-central portion of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. Existing entirely within Medina County, State Route 421's endpoints are at opposite ends of the duplex of U.S. Route 42 and U.S. Route 224, which together form the four-lane bypass of Lodi
Lodi, Ohio
Lodi is a village in Medina County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,061 at the 2000 census.- History :Founded in 1811, Lodi is the oldest settlement in Medina County. It was originally called Harrisville, in honor of the family that founded it. It was later renamed to Lodi, the Indian...
. State Route 421 serves both as a de-facto business route for U.S. Route 42 and U.S. Route 224 for Lodi, as well as a connector between the two U.S. routes and State Route 83, which State Route 421 intersects in downtown Lodi.
Route description
State Route 421 begins at a four-ramp parclo interchange in Medina County's Harrisville TownshipHarrisville Township, Medina County, Ohio
Harrisville Township is one of the seventeen townships of Medina County, Ohio, United States. The 2000 census found 4,914 people in the township, 1,853 of whom lived in the unincorporated portions of the township.-Geography:...
that also doubles as the western split of the duplex of U.S. Route 42 and U.S. Route 224. The first mile of State Route 421 is predominantly rural, amidst a mixed landscape of farmland and woods. In this stretch, the state highway closely parallels the CSX railway that runs to the north of the route. It also crosses the East Fork of the Black River
Black River (Ohio)
The Black River is a tributary of Lake Erie, about 12 mi long, in northern Ohio in the United States. Via Lake Erie, the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, it is part of the watershed of the St. Lawrence River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean...
through this area. At State Route 421's intersection with Lodi Rd., the pre-1959 routing of U.S. Route 42 southwest of Lodi, the highway briefly turns north to pass underneath the CSX railway and into Lodi
Lodi, Ohio
Lodi is a village in Medina County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,061 at the 2000 census.- History :Founded in 1811, Lodi is the oldest settlement in Medina County. It was originally called Harrisville, in honor of the family that founded it. It was later renamed to Lodi, the Indian...
, then immediately shifts to the northeast, as the rural landscape gives way to a primarily residential setting. After bending to the east-northeast, State Route 421 crossing a second set of railroad tracks, then passes several more houses prior to its junction with State Route 83 in downtown Lodi. From here, State Route 421 turns to the northeast, and continues through a residential area where it passes numerous side streets through its intersection with Redfield Street. After passing some businesses, the highway meets Highland Drive at a flashing beacon intersection, then enters into a wooded area lined with a few homes upon departing Lodi and re-entering Harrisville Township. State Route 421 soon arrives at its endpoint at an interchange that doubles as the eastern split of the U.S. Route 42/U.S. Route 224 duplex.
No portion of State Route 421 is included within the National Highway System
National Highway System (United States)
The National Highway System is a network of strategic highways within the United States, including the Interstate Highway System and other roads serving major airports, ports, rail or truck terminals, railway stations, pipeline terminals and other strategic transport facilities.Individual states...
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History
With the completion of the Lodi Bypass in 1959, U.S. Route 42 and U.S. Route 224, which were both formerly routed into LodiLodi, Ohio
Lodi is a village in Medina County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,061 at the 2000 census.- History :Founded in 1811, Lodi is the oldest settlement in Medina County. It was originally called Harrisville, in honor of the family that founded it. It was later renamed to Lodi, the Indian...
, were routed onto the new four-lane expressway. The State Route 421 designation came into being that year, being applied to the former U.S. Route 224 from the new bypass to the west of the village to the former southwestern junction with U.S. Route 42, the former duplex of U.S. Route 42 and U.S. Route 224 into downtown Lodi, and the former U.S. Route 42 from the northeastern junction with U.S. Route 224 in downtown Lodi to the new bypass northeast of the village. No major changes have been made to the routing of State Route 421 since its debut.