Illinois Route 155
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IL 155 highlighted in red | ||||
Route information | ||||
Maintained by IDOT | ||||
Length | 10.81 mi[2] (17.40 km) | |||
Existed | 1924[1]–present | |||
Major junctions | ||||
West end | Fort de Chartres State Historical Site in Prairie du Rocher | |||
East end | ![]() | |||
Location | ||||
Counties | Randolph | |||
Highway system | ||||
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Illinois Route 155 is an east–west state highway in southwestern Illinois. It runs from Fort de Chartres – outside of Prairie du Rocher – to Illinois Route 3 in Ruma. This is a distance of approximately 10.81 miles (17.40 km).[2]
Route description[]
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IL 155 at Fort de Chartres
Illinois 155 serves as a spur from Illinois Route 3 through Prairie du Rocher and on to Fort de Chartres. It is recognized as a spur of the Great River Road. It is also part of the Lincoln Heritage Trail.[3] Illinois 155 is a two-lane road from Fort de Chartres all the way to Illinois 3.
History[]
Illinois Route 155 was established in 1924 with the second batch of SBI routes. Its route has not changed since 1924.
Major intersections[]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Prairie_du_Rocher_dyke_gate%2C_seen_from_without.jpg/250px-Prairie_du_Rocher_dyke_gate%2C_seen_from_without.jpg)
Heading north through a gate in the Prairie du Rocher floodwall
The entire route is in Randolph County.
Location | mi | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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| 0.00 | 0.00 | Fort de Chartres State Historical Site | ||
Ruma | 10.81 | 17.40 | ![]() ![]() | ||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
References[]
- ^ Carlson, Rich. Illinois Highways Page: Routes 141 thru 160. Last updated April 15, 2005. Retrieved April 1, 2006.
- ^ a b Illinois Technology Transfer Center (2007). "T2 GIS Data". Retrieved 2007-11-08.
- ^ Burmaster, Bill. Illinois State Route 155 Retrieved April 1, 2006.
External links[]
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Categories:
- State highways in Illinois
- Transportation in Randolph County, Illinois