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I-55 remains shut down in both directions
The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and strong winds will lead to elevated fire danger today. Postpone burning or plowing to another day, and avoid activities which could start fires.
Interstate 55 (I-55) is a major north–south Interstate Highway in the US state of Illinois that connects St. Louis, Missouri, to the Chicago metropolitan area.It enters the state from Missouri near East St. Louis, Illinois, and runs to U.S. Route 41 (US 41, Lake Shore Drive) near Downtown Chicago, where the highway ends, a distance of 294.38 miles (473.76 km). [2]
More: Eighth person dies as a result of May 1 crash along Interstate 55. A combination of forces: 40 Illinois State Police troopers, additional ambulances from Decatur and St. Louis, and hundreds ...
Shirley Harper, 88, was named as the first victim killed in the dust storm accident on interstate 55 near Springfield, Illinois
Through Illinois, I-55 largely follows the 1940 alignment of the former US 66, now Historic US 66 (Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway). It runs from the Poplar Street Bridge in East St. Louis to US 41 in Chicago, passing around the state capital of Springfield and the metro area of Bloomington–Normal. Within Illinois, I-55 goes by several names.
North of Interstate 55, US 12/20/45 becomes a regular 4-lane highway before it intersects with the former US 66 at Joliet Road in Countryside. In Downtown La Grange, US 12/20/45 intersects the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe railroad tracks and intersects with US 34 (Ogden Avenue), possibly the only intersection of 4 separate US routes in Illinois.
Interstate 55/70 northbound is closed in East St. Louis due to flooding, the Illinois Department of Transportation reported. All traffic is being diverted to Interstate 64 eastbound.