History
The first section of Autoroute 85 (94 to 100 km) was built in 1972 during the construction of Autoroute 20 and Route 185. However, the northern half of that portion (86 to 94 km) was built to autoroute standards for decades but was until then signed as Route 185. It wasn't until December 9, 2005, when the first portion of the autoroute was extended, rehabilitated, and resigned as Autoroute 85.
| km | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0-14 | Under Construction | New Brunswick (Route 2) to Dégelis |
| 14-15 | 2004 | Dégelis |
| 15-29 | Under Construction | Dégelis to Témiscouata-sur-le-lac (Notre-Dame-du-Lac) |
| 29-30 | 2002 | Témiscouata-sur-le-lac (Notre-Dame-du-Lac) |
| 30-36 | 2012 | Témiscouata-sur-le-lac (Notre-Dame-du-Lac to Cabano) |
| 36-38 | 2009 | Témiscouata-sur-le-lac (Cabano) |
| 38-44 | 2011 | Témiscouata-sur-le-lac (Cabano) to St-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! |
| 44-48 | 2009 | St-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! |
| 86-94 | 2005 | St-Antonin to Rivière-du-Loup (Route 185 converted to autoroute standards) |
| 94-100 | 1972 | From Rivière-du-Loup to Autoroute 20 West (Historic section of Route 185) |
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