U.S. Route 287 Business (Mansfield–Fort Worth, Texas)

US 287-P) is a 38.613-mile-long (62.142 km) business loop of US Highway 287 in the state of Texas that serves as main street for Mansfield, downtown Fort Worth and Saginaw.

The highway was originally designated on January 14, 1991, to replace a portion of Loop 496, and the old route of US 287 and US 81.

[2] Just after the FM 718 intersection, the highway passes a small gas station and fast food restaurant.

The highway continues alongside a railroad track, and passes Hicks Airfield.

The highway passes a few large farms, before intersecting with Bailey Boswell Road, and entering the city of Saginaw.

The road then comes back together, with a center turn lane dividing the two opposite directions.

The highway passes a large railroad depot, and a long row of fast-food restaurants, and proceeds through downtown Saginaw.

The road continues past several small businesses and restaurants, and intersects Long Avenue, which provides access to Washington Heights Elementary School.

The highway continues south for a few hundred yards, before entering the Fort Worth Stockyards.

The road continues through Marine Park, intersecting Northside Drive, and a set of railroad tracks.

Entrance to the Fort Worth Stockyards , located on Business U.S. 287-P
Hicks Airfield, with Bus. US 287-P on left
The Saginaw Chamber of Commerce, located along the highway