Interstate 155 (Illinois)
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Interstate 155 (I-155) is a north–south spur of I-55 that provides an Interstate connection for the Illinois cities of Peoria and Lincoln. The northern terminus is just east of Peoria, at I-74 exit 101 in Morton. The southern terminus, which is northwest of Lincoln, is located on I-55 at exit 127. The highway is 32.13 miles (51.71 km) long.[1]
Route information | ||||
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Auxiliary route of I-55 | ||||
Maintained by IDOT | ||||
Length | 32.13 mi[1] (51.71 km) | |||
Existed | December 15, 1989 (December 15, 1989)[2]–present | |||
History | Completed October 29, 1992[3] | |||
NHS | Entire route | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end | I-55 in Lincoln | |||
Major intersections | US 136 in Emden | |||
North end | I-74 in Morton | |||
Location | ||||
Country | United States | |||
State | Illinois | |||
Counties | Logan, Tazewell | |||
Highway system | ||||
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I-155 was created to replace Illinois Route 121 (IL 121). Prompted by safety concerns at a major intersection near Morton, state transportation officials replaced the entire route with a limited-access freeway. The Interstate was built in several segments from 1970 to 1992, a period that included a 10-year delay due to a lawsuit over right-of-way. I-155 fully opened to traffic on October 29, 1992.[2][3]