Illinois Route 155 Explained

State:IL
Type:IL
Maint:IDOT
Route:155
Map Custom:yes
Map Notes:IL 155 highlighted in red
Length Mi:10.81
Length Round:2
Length Ref:[1]
Direction B:East
Direction A:West
Terminus A:Fort de Chartres State Historical Site in Prairie du Rocher
Terminus B: in Ruma
Counties:Randolph
Established:1924[2]
Previous Route:155
Previous Type:I
Next Route:156
Next Type:IL

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 10.81miles.

Route description

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Illinois Technology Transfer Center . T2 GIS Data . 2007-11-08 . 2007.
  2. Carlson, Rich. Illinois Highways Page: Routes 141 thru 160. Last updated April 15, 2005. Retrieved April 1, 2006.
  3. Burmaster, Bill. Illinois State Route 155 Retrieved April 1, 2006.