Edens Expressway

Edens Expressway

Infobox_road
highway_name = Edens Expressway
marker_

alternate_name =
length = 14-15 miles (22-24 km)
direction = North-south
starting_terminus = Skokie Highway/Lake-Cook Road
ending_terminus =
cities = Northbrook, IL, Deerfield, IL, Wilmette, IL, Skokie, IL, Chicago, IL
established = Early 1950s
system = Interstate Highway system
Illinois Tollway system

Edens Expressway (also known as the Edens Parkway and the Edens Superhighway) is the main major expressway north from the city of Chicago. For its entire length, the Edens carries Interstate 94; it also carries U.S. Route 41 from Wilmette to its northern terminus. It was the first expressway in Chicago and was opened on December 20, 1951. It has three lanes in each direction. The original name of the expressway was the Edens Parkway, named after William G. Edens, a banker and early advocate for paved roads. He was a sponsor of Illinois' first highway bond issue in 1918.

Route description

Traveling north, the expressway runs from the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago north to the Edens Spur of the Tri-State Tollway in Northbrook. U.S. Route 41 joins I-94 just north of Skokie until the junction with the Edens Spur. At that point, I-94 diverges onto the spur, while U.S. Highway 41 remains on the mainline as the Skokie Highway, continuing north through the northern suburbs of Chicago.

History

The Edens was last rehabilitated from 1978 through 1980. [Hilkevitch, John. [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0603260419mar26,1,7032775.story?coll=chi-news-hed Buckle up, it looks like a long ride.] "Chicago Tribune". Published March 26, 2006. Retrieved March 26, 2006.]

On April 4, 2008 the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) closed one lane in each direction for the entire length of the freeway. The closures, lasting until August 2008, occurred in advance of patching and resurfacing of the mainline. In addition, the $42.8 million project will rehabilitate six bridges and improve drainage at four underpasses.cite web |url=http://www.dot.state.il.us/press/r033108.html |title=IDOT: Edens/I-94 Rehab Project Will Close One Lane In Each Direction Until Late Summer |date=2008-03-31 |accessdate=2008-04-04 |author=Illinois Department of Transportation]

Emergency Traffic Patrol (IDOT Minutemen)

All portions of the Edens expressway between Montrose/I-90 and Lake/Cook road are patrolled by the Illinois State Police and the IDOT Emergency Traffic Patrol (IDOT ETP "Minutemen"). The ETP patrol 24/7/365 and can be recognized by their large bright yellow-green wreckers and orange jumpsuits. They can be reached at *999 via cellphone and respond to all manner of expressway incidents that you may be involved in from flat tires and no gas to major crashes. They are direct state employees and all of their services are free of charge (gasoline nominal mail-in charge). If your vehicle is disabled, attempt to pull immediately to the shoulder, place your hazard lights on and STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE until ETP arrival! If your vehicle stalls in a live lane of traffic and you are unable to coast to the shoulder, immediately place your hazard lights on, dial 911 (especially if traffic is moving at high speeds) and *999 if you have a cell phone and inform the operator that you are stalled in an interstate traffic lane; and brace for a possible high-speed rear end collision, but remain in your vehicle! An ETP vehicle wil arrive within twenty minutes (much sooner if you are in a lane). Never walk on or cross the Edens Expressway on foot! Also, never accept unsolicited help from a private towing company. These companies often attempt to illegally prey on vulnerable motorists and charge exorbitant rates. If you have a motor club, call them. But DO allow the ETP driver to fix your issue or relocate your vehicle to a safe spot off the interstate. The ETP and/or state trooper can provide you with a list of reputable towing companies.

Exit list

"For an exit list, see Interstate 94 in Illinois"

References

External Links

[http://www.gcmtravelstats.com/Default.aspx?selLinks1=135 Historic, Current & Average Travel Times For The Edens Expressway]

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