Interstate 85, Interstate highway system in southeastern United States.
Interstate 85 is a highway in the southeastern United States that runs through five states from Montgomery, Alabama, to Petersburg, Virginia. The route passes through several major cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, and Greenville while crossing key transportation junctions.
Construction began in the late 1950s as part of the national highway program under President Eisenhower. Some sections replaced older toll roads and regional connecting routes that previously carried traffic between states.
Residents often refer to sections by local names such as the Crescent Corridor, which ties together economic centers across multiple states. Commuters and long-haul drivers use the distinctive bridges crossing rivers like the Yadkin and Savannah as landmarks during their journeys.
Rest stops and fueling stations appear at regular intervals along the entire route through all five states. Lanes typically run two per direction, with some sections in metro areas offering additional lanes for heavier traffic.
A section in Georgia serves as a testing ground for experimental technologies such as solar panels embedded in the pavement and self-driving vehicles. This area is continuously monitored by research teams developing new solutions for roadway transportation.
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