Interstate 565
highway in Alabama
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Interstate 565 (I-565) is an Interstate spur that connects I-65 in Decatur with U.S. Route 72 (US 72) in Huntsville, in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is 21.688 miles (34.903 km)
I-565 | ||||
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| Route information | ||||
| Auxiliary route of I-65 | ||||
| Length | 21.688 mi (34.903 km) | |||
| Existed | 1991–present | |||
| NHS | Entire route | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| West end |     I-65 / US 72 Alt. / SR 20 in Decatur | |||
  US 231 / US 431 in Huntsville | ||||
| 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 goes through 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. US 72 Alternate (US 72 Alt.) travels along with I-565 for its entire length.