Interstate 85 Business (South Carolina)

Interstate 85 Business (South Carolina) refers to several business routes of Interstate 85 located within the state of South Carolina. These routes are typically former alignments of I-85 before it was upgraded or rerouted. They serve to connect businesses and local traffic to the interstate highway.

Unlike mainline Interstate highways, business routes are often maintained by the state's Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Signage typically uses the standard Interstate shield with the word "BUSINESS" displayed above the route number, often with the designation "LOOP" or "SPUR" to indicate the type of route.

Currently, Interstate 85 in South Carolina has the following business routes:

• Interstate 85 Business Loop (Gaffney, South Carolina): This route follows a portion of the old US 29 through downtown Gaffney.
• Interstate 85 Business Loop (Anderson, South Carolina): This route also follows a section of the original US 29, serving the downtown Anderson area.

These business routes offer access to local businesses, services, and attractions that might otherwise be bypassed by travelers on the main Interstate highway. They are designed to maintain connectivity and economic activity within the communities they serve. Driving conditions on these business routes can vary from multi-lane highways to narrower city streets with lower speed limits.