Road Information

Interstate 59 in Georgia    
Total Mileage in State: 20 miles
Northern End: At I-24, near Wildwood
Southern End: At Alabama state line
Mileage covered in Photos: 20 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Dade
Major Junctions in Photos: None
Control Cities in Photos: Trenton

Southbound

   

Merging onto Interstate 59 South from Interstate 24 West near the town of Wildwood via Exit 167. This is the national northern beginning of I-59 South. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 59 South at its beginning, as we see Interstate 24 East traffic above and straight ahead. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 59 South as it passes under the eastbound lanes of Interstate 24. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Traffic from Interstate 24 East to Interstate 59 South merges into its two southbound lanes here on the right. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

The maximum speed limit on Interstate 59 South is 70 mph. This is the standard maximum speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in Georgia. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Mileage sign on Interstate 59 South. It's 8 miles to Trenton and 132 miles to Birmingham. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

The minimum speed limit is 40 mph, which is also standard on most rural Interstate highways in Georgia. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 59 South at mile marker 18. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 59 South at Exit 17: Slygo Rd / New England (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 59 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 59 South at mile marker 16. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 59 South at mile marker 15. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Mile marker 13 on Interstate 59 South in Dade County. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Take Exit 11 to Cloudland Canyon State Park. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Tourist Information is also available off Exit 11. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 59 South at Exit 11: GA 136 - Trenton (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Abandoned Weigh Station on Interstate 59 South in Dade County. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Mileage sign on Interstate 59 South. It's 67 miles to Gadsden and 123 miles to Birmingham. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 59 South at mile marker 9. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 59 South at mile marker 7. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Mile marker 6 on Interstate 59 South in Dade County. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 59 South at mile marker 5. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 59 South at Exit 4: Rising Fawn (Photo taken 12/8/20).

State-named Interstate 59 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 59 South at mile marker 3. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 59 South at mile marker 2. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

View on Interstate 59 South at mile marker 1. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Nearing the Alabama state line, this sign shows that the Alabama Welcome Center / Rest Area is 1 mile ahead, just across the border. (Photo taken 12/8/20).

Interstate 59 South as the Alabama state line and welcome sign come into view, preparing to leave Georgia. (Photo taken 12/8/20).