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Encyclopedia > Stevenson Expressway
Stevenson Expressway
Length: 35 miles (56 km) (Disputed, see article)
Formed: Mid to late 1960s
Direction: East-west
From: Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois
To: Disputed (see article)
Major cities: Chicago, Illinois,
System: Interstate Highway system
Illinois Tollway system
The Stevenson Expressway near Countryside, heading southwest.
The Stevenson Expressway near Countryside, heading southwest.

The Stevenson Expressway is the major Interstate freeway leading southwest out of the city of Chicago in Illinois. It is signed as Interstate 55 for the entire length. Image File history File links I-55. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969, inclusive. ... Image File history File links US_41. ... The double-decker Lake Shore Drive Bridge across the Chicago River; Wacker Drive is visible in the background Lake Shore Drive at the Chicago River in 1941 Looking northeast across Lakeshore East at the triple-decker Wacker Drive. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City  234. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... Interstate Highways in the 48 contiguous states. ... The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is an instrumentality and administrative agency of the State of Illinois. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 417 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to en. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 417 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to en. ... Incorporated City in 1960. ... Interstate Highways in the 48 contiguous states. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City  234. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Interstate 55 (abbreviated I-55) is an interstate highway in the central United States. ...


The eastern terminus of the Stevenson Expressway is located at U.S. Highway 41 (Lake Shore Drive). Its western terminus is a matter of opinion — prior to the opening of Interstate 355 (North-South Tollway), Interstate 294 (Tri-State Tollway) was commonly held as the starting point to the Stevenson. One could also argue the end of Illinois Route 126 (without dispute, IL Route 126 is the northern terminus of Historic ALT US Route 66 through Plainfield and Shorewood, which has a southern terminus at Gardner at IL Route 53) as the beginning of the Stevenson, as the last few hundred feet of 126 is an east-west highway, running in a similar direction as the Stevenson. As of 2006, Interstate 55 has six lanes all to Weber Road in Bolingbrook. Taking Weber Road as the southwestern terminus, the Stevenson Expressway is 35 miles (53 km) from start to finish. Most others argue- and as many map search engines further indicate- that the Stevenson ends closer to the Chicago city limits. This notable theory suggests that the Stevenson is allocated with Interstate 55 destined west from Lake Shore Drive to the interchange of I-55/Joliet Road (Historic US 66). At this junction, Interstate 55 becomes Joliet Road until near Romeoville when Joliet Road South (Historic RTE 66-Exit 269) continues on towards Joliet respectively. Anything west of this point is simply referred to as "55" by locals. Regardless, IDOT has yet to officially classify any expressway title outside of the Chicago city limits. U.S. Highway 41 is a north-south United States Highway that runs from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Miami, Florida. ... The double-decker Lake Shore Drive Bridge across the Chicago River; Wacker Drive is visible in the background Lake Shore Drive at the Chicago River in 1941 Looking northeast across Lakeshore East at the triple-decker Wacker Drive. ... Interstate 355 (I-355), also known as the North-South Tollway, is a 20-mile (32 km) interstate highway and tollway located in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, USA (part of a metropolitan area sometimes known as Chicagoland). ... Categories: Stub ... The Tri-State Tollway is a U.S. toll road maintained by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority in northeastern Illinois. ... Incorporated Village in 1965. ...


The expressway opened on October 24, 1964 as the Southwest Expressway. It was renamed after Adlai E. Stevenson II, the former governor of Illinois, on September 1, 1965 a month and a half after his death. The Stevenson's original termini were U.S. Highway 66 in DuPage County to the west, and the Dan Ryan Expressway to the east. Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (February 5, 1900 – July 14, 1965) was an American politician, noted for intellectual demeanor and advocacy of liberal causes in the Democratic party. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... U.S. Highway 66 or Route 66 was a highway in the U.S. Highway system. ... DuPage County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. ... The Dan Ryan Expressway in 1970. ...


In 1999-2000, the expressway was completely rebuilt from Central Avenue north to Lake Shore Drive, including the ramps to the Dan Ryan. IDOT was criticized at the time for not adding a fourth lane in each direction to the highway.[1] This article is about the year. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...


External resources

  • Chicago Public Library: Timeline
  • Illinois Highways

References

  1. ^ Hilkevitch, John. Buckle up, it looks like a long ride. Chicago Tribune. Published March 26, 2006. Retrieved March 26, 2006.

 

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