Interstate 65 in Alabama, Interstate highway through Alabama, United States
Interstate 65 is a federal highway that runs 366 miles through Alabama from the coastal city of Mobile to the Tennessee border. It connects major cities including Montgomery, Birmingham, and Huntsville along its path across the state.
The first section north of Birmingham opened in December 1959, marking the beginning of the state's interstate system. This early segment laid the foundation for the subsequent expansion and development of the Interstate network across Alabama.
The section from Georgiana to mile marker 179 carries the name Hank Williams Memorial Lost Highway to honor the country music legend. This naming reflects how deeply the region's music history shapes the identity of this stretch of road.
During hurricane evacuations, authorities can convert all lanes to northbound traffic between Mobile and Montgomery to expedite the evacuation process. Travelers should expect significantly increased traffic during these periods.
The General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge carries the highway across the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta and passes through wetlands in southern Alabama. This structure crosses an uncommon landscape that few travelers fully notice while driving through.
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