Interstate 565
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This article is about the Interstate highway in Alabama. For the Interstate highway in Kentucky formerly proposed as Interstate 565, see Interstate 165 (Kentucky).
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.
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Auxiliary route of I-65 | ||||
Maintained by ALDOT | ||||
Length | 21.688 mi[1] (34.903 km) | |||
Existed | 1991–present | |||
NHS | Entire route | |||
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West end | I-65 / US 72 Alt. / SR 20 in Decatur | |||
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East end | US 72 / US 72 Alt. in Huntsville | |||
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Country | United States | |||
State | Alabama | |||
Counties | Limestone, Madison | |||
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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.