Farm to Market Road 157
Farm to Market Road 157 | ||||
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| Maintained by TxDOT | ||||
| Length | 40.1 mi (64.5 km) | |||
| Existed | June 4, 1945–present | |||
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| South end | FM 66 in Maypearl | |||
| North end | SH 121 in Euless | |||
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| Country | United States | |||
| State | Texas | |||
| Counties | Ellis, Johnson, Tarrant | |||
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Farm to Market Road 157 (FM 157) is a Farm to Market Road in Ellis, Johnson, Tarrant counties in Texas, United States, that connects Farm to Market Road 66 (FM 66) in Maypearl; with Texas State Highway 121 (SH 121) in Euless.
The highway’s northern terminus is at an interchange with SH 121 in Euless. The route passes directly through the center of Euless as Industrial Boulevard, passing large neighborhoods and businesses. Sections of Industrial Boulevard also enter Bedford city limits. It continues south toward Arlington passing through a large wetland in far eastern Fort Worth, where it is simply designated Highway 157. In Arlington, the route continues on North Collins, Division, and South Cooper Streets directly through downtown Arlington, passing major attractions such as AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. The route passes through the grounds of the University of Texas at Arlington, and continues through downtown and southern Arlington, before entering Mansfield. The route continues through central Mansfield, and south to Maypearl. In Mansfield, the road is known as Main Street and Lone Star Road; in Venus as Main, 8th & 7th Streets; and in Maypearl as Highway 157. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) designated the route in 1945.