Interstate 985

I-985
Sidney Lanier Parkway Gainesville Connector
Route information
Auxiliary route of I-85
Length	24.04 mi[1] (38.69 km)
Existed	1985–present
NHS	Entire route
Major junctions
South end	I-85 / SR 365 in Suwanee
Major intersections	US 23 / SR 20 in Buford SR 347 in Lake Lanier SR 53 in Oakwood SR 13 in Atlanta Highway SR 60 in Queen City Parkway US 129 / US 129 Bus. / SR 11 in Gainesville
North end	US 23 / SR 365 in Gainesville
Location
Country	United States
State	Georgia
Counties	Gwinnett, Hall
Highway system
Interstate Highway System Main Auxiliary Suffixed Business Future Georgia State Highway System Interstate US State Special
← SR 920 US 1 →
← SR 417 SR 421 →

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

References

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.