Interstate 475

Interstate 475 (I-475) is an Interstate Highway in the US state of Michigan. I-475 is a 16.99-mile (27.34 km) bypass route that serves the downtown area of Flint while its parent, I-75, passes through the west side of the city. This component freeway of the state trunkline highway system is known as the UAW Freeway for its entire length, honoring the United Auto Workers labor union, which was active in Flint. The trunkline was first named the Buick Freeway, but was renamed in 1981. At the same time, the name of I-69/M-21 in Flint was changed from the "Chevrolet Freeway" to the "Chevrolet-Buick Freeway". Locals use neither name, and simply call the freeway I-475 or 475.