turned off SR-20 on to SR-53 / Jordan Lane in Huntsville and followed it north one mile (1.6 km) to rejoin with US 72.

turns due east at the interchange, heading towards Town Creek and Decatur.

It serves as the northern terminus for The Beltline (SR 67) and continues eastward towards the town center.

After traveling by the Old State Bank and the Dancy Polk House in the downtown area, US 72 Alt.

East of Downtown Huntsville, the routes ascend Chapman Mountain, where they intersect US 72, which serves as the eastern terminus for both I-565 and US 72A.