My favorite stretch of freeway in the country! I've always loved this drive coming into the city. Great photo in the intro, too! Love the contrast between the old and new versions of 85. Adding this to my favorites for sure.
@CosmoPhotography Thanks, when I drive it I sometimes wonder what folks driving in to the area seeing it for the first time think, it is pretty impressive.
This video is going straight to the favorites list, simply for it being one of my top 3 or 4 favorite urban freeways in the country. Curves, hills, lots of lanes and lots of traffic. Out of all the freeways in Atlanta, I'd say this one feels most reminiscent of what you'd find throughout much of Orange County (CA). In fact, I'd like to compare it to I-5 in South/Central Orange County, especially because both freeways feature collector/distributor lanes.
@aswchris Yes, it's less than 10 miles, there are plans to widen it to 6 lanes all the way to the SC border, many of the overpasses have already been replaced along the way.
I love your vids F.J. I live in Atlanta. I think I-285 should be a collecter/distributer system all the way around it. We need to catch up with Texas. What are your views on that?
@skgw2010 Thank you, I would agree with that and I think GDOT is thinking that way too based on the reconstruction of the Memorial Drive interchange on the east side and the Airport Runway Tunnel, both are C/D lane ready.
were you going to Mall of GA? My house is not far from it. Although the closest exit to I-85 is exit 111. I am in LA now but boy do I miss GA a lot. A lot less traffic. Freeways in GA is a lot better than in LA.
@the905sDW Not usually because the variables of the footage tend to dictate what I use, sometimes it can taker over an hour of testing to find the right song (This one thankfully was the first attempt), It's something I do on "feel". HOWEVER, if you want to send me a list of a few tunes that you think might work I'll check them out, no promises on if and when I'd use them but I might like them just the same.
thanks for 2013 videos. because i was born in 2013
You're welcome!
My favorite stretch of freeway in the country! I've always loved this drive coming into the city. Great photo in the intro, too! Love the contrast between the old and new versions of 85. Adding this to my favorites for sure.
I always find great music thanks to your videos! Thank you!
I-75, I-85, and I-95 are my favorite interstates
@CosmoPhotography Thanks, when I drive it I sometimes wonder what folks driving in to the area seeing it for the first time think, it is pretty impressive.
One helluva ride, Jim! Great job as always.
This video is going straight to the favorites list, simply for it being one of my top 3 or 4 favorite urban freeways in the country. Curves, hills, lots of lanes and lots of traffic. Out of all the freeways in Atlanta, I'd say this one feels most reminiscent of what you'd find throughout much of Orange County (CA). In fact, I'd like to compare it to I-5 in South/Central Orange County, especially because both freeways feature collector/distributor lanes.
Thank you your great videos!
This is the exact route I take to get home from "in the city". LOL
I live about 2 miles from Coolray Field.
Great vid as usual Jim!
@aswchris Yes, it's less than 10 miles, there are plans to widen it to 6 lanes all the way to the SC border, many of the overpasses have already been replaced along the way.
A pleasure to see something from the Atlanta freeways again! I'm surprised how fast 85 drops from 20 to 4 lanes. Only a couple of miles.
I love your vids F.J. I live in Atlanta. I think I-285 should be a collecter/distributer system all the way around it. We need to catch up with Texas. What are your views on that?
yo jim i watched this since i was 5 so 3 yrs later here i am
@skgw2010 Thank you, I would agree with that and I think GDOT is thinking that way too based on the reconstruction of the Memorial Drive interchange on the east side and the Airport Runway Tunnel, both are C/D lane ready.
Nice video. I can't wait to see what it'll look like when the HOT lanes project is finished.
@Bryant5493 Thank you and agreed!
@FreewayBrent Thanks, and Interesting points, this is probably my favorite freeway in the ATL too.
@MrMbtaguy Not many interchanges do.
@FreewayAndrew Thanks Andrew but the HOT lanes won't change what it looks like at all.
@the905sDW Thank you, I greatly appreciate that. I also thought nobody else would know this one :)
@TailsPrower88 Thanks, glad you enjoy it!
Thanks, I really appreciate that!
Thank you very much!
Great Video!
Ridin dirty on 85 slow takin it easy I don't want none to keep me from you
@0marigolds Thank you and good call with the Jamiroquai comparison.
@prfsnlwannabe Thanks! I've driven those WV Freeways many times, just have not filmed them....yet
@FreewayTitan Thanks, Yeah I have mixed feelings about the HOT lanes being effective, we'll see.
were you going to Mall of GA? My house is not far from it. Although the closest exit to I-85 is exit 111. I am in LA now but boy do I miss GA a lot. A lot less traffic.
Freeways in GA is a lot better than in LA.
Great vid what did you use to film it?
Thanks, that's an oldie I don't even have that camera anymore so I don't recall the model number other than it was a Sony Handycam.
@jani71294 Glad you enjoy them.
Nice vid. What time of the day were you traveling?
@interstateruler Thanks, yes we do have a few :)
There are two Fry's Electronics stores in the Atlanta area.
@casmatori Thank you!
@MossbergSlim313 Thank you!
@ScrewdUPClickV2 You'd definitely enjoy driving this one, thanks.
@the905sDW Not usually because the variables of the footage tend to dictate what I use, sometimes it can taker over an hour of testing to find the right song (This one thankfully was the first attempt), It's something I do on "feel". HOWEVER, if you want to send me a list of a few tunes that you think might work I'll check them out, no promises on if and when I'd use them but I might like them just the same.
@jenzeppelin Thank you!
@Gwinneco It's a nice ride when traffic moves, that's for sure.
@keokiracerhalsteren Thank you!
I filmed this on a Sunday, probably around early afternoon.
@the905sDW Got this from the Chicago Afterdark CD, good stuff!
@the905sDW I was thinking more along the lines of a private message but that's cool :) I'll check these out, thank you!
Wow thing changed since 11 years ago
Great job. You have a few powerlines
@georgiaroadgeek Thank you sir!
@zarchasmpgmr That was a Sunday afternoon but yeah, it is a typical sampling of ATL driving habits :)
ayo jim its me again from that grapevine california video
@cadmusdixon92 Thank you!
They drive crazy
@danie123182 Agreed!, but that's what the website stated
In Georgia, newer guide signs use Hwy Gothic D. I'd favor this over Clearview anyday! This is what other states should have done (perhaps).
Who would dislike this>?
@4:24 wtf happened there? (tire tracks + truck on shoulder)
Nice video *****
I subbed ;) :D
Fun ride
I would love to drive around atlanta especially when it is april 10
Who would of know that a section of I 85 would collapse!!
I MISS ATL GA :-(
@prfsnlwannabe Um, I filmed WV in late-October of last year and I have 2 freeway videos of Charleston up.
YOu make my commute look fun!
LIFE IS SHORT ENJOY
I feel ya man
im still watching others like CP Media
Is 141 a highway?
Not a limited access highway like an Interstate but it is multi-lane.
@prfsnlwannabe I hope to!
You better know how to drive on this Highway or you will get ran over.....I love it.
I have driven on I-85 before when i entered Alanta
so 8 yrs
And which day? Lol.
Add DeKalb county
True :/
Where
Do you really live?
Metro Atlanta
0:37 cussing
im 8
Pro tip
Don't drive in Florida
No issues, check out my 2017 videos from Florida.