Interstate 55 North - Pontiac to Channahon

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Interstate 55 North
The first of two exits from Interstate 55 for the city of Pontiac is Exit 197 to IL 116 (W Reynolds Street).
The first of two exits from Interstate 55 for the city of Pontiac is Exit 197 to IL 116 (W Reynolds Street).
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IL 116 leads 9.54 miles west from Interstate 55 to the village of Flanagan.
IL 116 leads 9.54 miles west from Interstate 55 to the village of Flanagan.
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Interstate 55 crosses the Vermilion River northwest of Pontiac.
Interstate 55 crosses the Vermilion River northwest of Pontiac.
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IL 23 branches 2.19 miles north from Old Route 66 (Historic U.S. 66) to meet Interstate 55 at Exit 201 on the north side of Pontiac.
IL 23 branches 2.19 miles north from Old Route 66 (Historic U.S. 66) to meet Interstate 55 at Exit 201 on the north side of Pontiac.
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The city of Streator is 22 miles to the northwest along IL 23.
The city of Streator is 22 miles to the northwest along IL 23.
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Interstate 55 continues northeast from IL 23 by Pontiac Municipal Airport (PNT).
Interstate 55 continues northeast from IL 23 by Pontiac Municipal Airport (PNT).
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Interstate 55 north from Pontiac to I-294 (Tri State Tollway) at Indian Head Park village is the Barack Obama Presidential Expressway.
Interstate 55 north from Pontiac to I-294 (Tri State Tollway) at Indian Head Park village is the Barack Obama Presidential Expressway.
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IL 17 (Mazon Avenue) heads east from the diamond interchange at Exit 217 to the Dwight village center.
IL 17 (Mazon Avenue) heads east from the diamond interchange at Exit 217 to the Dwight village center.
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Streator is 20.5 miles to the west via IL 17 and IL 18.
Streator is 20.5 miles to the west via IL 17 and IL 18.
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IL 17 continues 30 miles east from Interstate 55 into the city of Kankakee.
IL 17 continues 30 miles east from Interstate 55 into the city of Kankakee.
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Curving eastward around Dwight, Interstate 55 north enters Grundy County.
Curving eastward around Dwight, Interstate 55 north enters Grundy County.
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IL 47 heads 0.53 miles north from Historic U.S. 66 to a diamond interchange (Exit 220) with Interstate 55 in north Dwight.
IL 47 heads 0.53 miles north from Historic U.S. 66 to a diamond interchange (Exit 220) with Interstate 55 in north Dwight.
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IL 47 continues 16.5 miles north from I-55 across the Illinois River into the Grundy County seat of Morris.
IL 47 continues 16.5 miles north from I-55 across the Illinois River into the Grundy County seat of Morris.
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The diamond interchange at Exit 227 joins Interstate 55 with the south end of IL 53 in the village of Gardner.
The diamond interchange at Exit 227 joins Interstate 55 with the south end of IL 53 in the village of Gardner.
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IL 53 parallels the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad northeast from Gardner to the Mazonia Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area and the village of Braceville.
IL 53 parallels the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad northeast from Gardner to the Mazonia Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area and the village of Braceville.
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Gardner Road extends 11.8 miles west from IL 53 and Exit 227 as CR 49C to Johnny Run Road, where CR 64T turns west toward the village of Kinsman.
Gardner Road extends 11.8 miles west from IL 53 and Exit 227 as CR 49C to Johnny Run Road, where CR 64T turns west toward the village of Kinsman.
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A temporary guide sign for Exit 233 was replaced with a permanent assembly by 2019.
A temporary guide sign for Exit 233 was replaced with a permanent assembly by 2019.
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Interstate 55 north enters Will County within the diamond interchange at Exit 233 in the city of Braidwood.
Interstate 55 north enters Will County within the diamond interchange at Exit 233 in the city of Braidwood.
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Exit 238 connects I-55 northbound with IL 129 south in the city of Wilmington.
Exit 238 connects I-55 northbound with IL 129 south in the city of Wilmington.
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IL 129 travels 4.06 miles south from Exit 238 to IL 113 (Main Street) at the Braidwood city center.
IL 129 travels 4.06 miles south from Exit 238 to IL 113 (Main Street) at the Braidwood city center.
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Prior to 2010, IL 129 was also accessible from southbound Interstate 55. The left exit was subsequently removed.
Prior to 2010, IL 129 was also accessible from southbound Interstate 55. The left exit was subsequently removed.
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N River Road stems 5.92 miles northwest from IL 53 across northern reaches of Wilmington to Blodgett Road in the Des Plains Conservation Area.
N River Road stems 5.92 miles northwest from IL 53 across northern reaches of Wilmington to Blodgett Road in the Des Plains Conservation Area.
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The trumpet interchange at Exit 244 was constructed along with an extension of Arsenal Road south to replace the previous exchange adjacent to the Des Plaines River.
The trumpet interchange at Exit 244 was constructed along with an extension of Arsenal Road south to replace the previous exchange adjacent to the Des Plaines River.
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A diamond interchange connects Interstate 55 north with Bluff Road at the village of Channahon in one mile.
A diamond interchange connects Interstate 55 north with Bluff Road at the village of Channahon in one mile.
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The Smith Bridge crosses the Des Plaines River along Interstate 55 north.
The Smith Bridge crosses the Des Plaines River along Interstate 55 north.
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The cantilevered through truss bridges spanning the Des Plaines River were built in 1957.1
The cantilevered through truss bridges spanning the Des Plaines River were built in 1957.1
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Bluff Road spurs east from Exit 247 to an area of distribution centers.
Bluff Road spurs east from Exit 247 to an area of distribution centers.
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West from Interstate 55, Bluff Road links with U.S. 6 (Eames Street) at Navajo Drive in 1.22 miles.
West from Interstate 55, Bluff Road links with U.S. 6 (Eames Street) at Navajo Drive in 1.22 miles.
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U.S. 6 heads northeast through Channahon to I-55 at Exit 248 en route to Joliet.
U.S. 6 heads northeast through Channahon to I-55 at Exit 248 en route to Joliet.
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U.S. 6 in Illinois parallels Interstate 80 west to Moline and east to Lansing.
U.S. 6 in Illinois parallels Interstate 80 west to Moline and east to Lansing.
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Exit 250 A departs from I-55 north next for Interstate 80 east across Joliet to Gary and South Bend, Indiana.
Exit 250 A departs from I-55 north next for Interstate 80 east across Joliet to Gary and South Bend, Indiana.
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A cloverleaf interchange joins I-55 with Interstate 80 at Exit 250 in a half mile.
A cloverleaf interchange joins I-55 with Interstate 80 at Exit 250 in a half mile.
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Interstate 80 passes south of Chicago through Tinley Park, Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest to become part of the Tri State Tollway (I-294) to I-94 at South Holland.
Interstate 80 passes south of Chicago through Tinley Park, Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest to become part of the Tri State Tollway (I-294) to I-94 at South Holland.
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West from Exit 250 B, Interstate 80 continues to Minooka along a rural course to La Salle, Peru, Princeton and the Quad Cities.
West from Exit 250 B, Interstate 80 continues to Minooka along a rural course to La Salle, Peru, Princeton and the Quad Cities.
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References:

  1. Des Plaines River Bridge - Interstate 55. Roads of the Mid-South & West.

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