Interstate 565

Interstate 565 marker
Interstate 565
Map
I-565 highlighted in red
Route information
Auxiliary route of I-65
Maintained by ALDOT
Length21.688 mi[1] (34.903 km)
Existed1991–present
NHSEntire route
Major junctions
West end
I-65 / US 72 Alt. / SR 20 in Decatur
Major intersections
East end
US 72 / US 72 Alt. in Huntsville
Location
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountiesLimestone, Madison
Highway system
  • Alabama State Highway System
I-459 SR 605

Interstate 565 (I-565) is a 22-mile-long (35 km) Interstate spur that connects I-65 in Decatur with U.S. Route 72 (US 72) in Huntsville in the US state of Alabama.

I-565 serves the cities of Decatur, Madison, and downtown Huntsville. It also provides a route to the Huntsville International Airport. The Interstate forms a part of Appalachian Development Highway System Corridor V. U.S. Route 72 Alternate (US 72 Alt.) travels concurrently with I-565 for its entire length, although it is unsigned.

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