Interstate 985

highway in Georgia

Interstate 985 (I-985) is an auxiliary Interstate in the U.S. state of Georgia. I-985 is also known as the Sidney Lanier Parkway, named after Sidney Lanier. Its south end is at I-85 in Suwanee. Its north end is at U.S. Route 23 (US 23) in Gainesville. The highway is 24.04 miles (38.69 km) long.

I-985 marker

I-985

Sidney Lanier Parkway
Gainesville Connector
Route information
Auxiliary route of I-85
Length24.04 mi[1] (38.69 km)
Existed1985–present
Major junctions
South end I-85 / SR 365 in Suwanee
Major intersections
North end US 23 / SR 365 in Gainesville
Location
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountiesGwinnett, Hall
Highway system
  • Georgia State Highway System
SR 920US 1
SR 417 SR 421

I-985 is the second-highest numbered Interstate, with I-990 in New York being higher.

References change

  1. Starks, Edward (January 27, 2022). "Table 2: Auxiliary Routes of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways". FHWA Route Log and Finder List. Federal Highway Administration.