Looking southbound onto Interstate 355 from the Illinois Prairie Path. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Interstate 155 departs I-74 at Morton and travels south for just over 32 miles to join I-55 at Lincoln. Forming part of the St. Louis bypass route is Interstate 255 which begins at I-270 and runs south to the east of the Mississippi River. After turning west and crossing the river into Missouri, this highway ends its trek of 31 miles at I-270/I-55. Providing an alternate route north of St. Louis is Interstate 270. When I-70 turns south to travel through St. Louis, I-270 continues the western path that originally belonged to I-70. It crosses the Mississippi River into Missouri north of St. Louis and rejoins I-70. Travelers who are heading west and do not want to see St. Louis should use I-270. For those wanting to use the I-44 route to I-40, use I-255 during rush hour time. If going through the city at a slow traffic time, use I-70 since it is more direct and gives the view of the Arch.
In Peoria is Interstate 474 which is 15 miles long and links I-74 in Peoria with I-74 in Morton. It runs from Exit 87 to Exit 94. Next is Interstate 180 which leaves I-80 at Exit 61 near Princeton and travels south for 13 miles to Hennepin. Finally, while I-80 provides the eastern and northern route around the Quad Cities, Interstate 280 provides the southern and western one. It leaves I-80 near Colona, Illinois and travels 27 miles to rejoin I-80 in Davenport, Iowa.
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