Illinois Route 155
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| Maintained by IDOT | ||||
| Length: | 10.81 mi[1] (17.40 km) | |||
| Existed: | 1924[2] – present | |||
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| West end: | Fort de Chartres State Historical Site in Prairie du Rocher | |||
| East end: |
 IL 3 in Ruma | |||
| Location | ||||
| Counties: | Randolph | |||
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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).[1]
Route description
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
Heading north through a gate in the Prairie du Rocher floodwall
The entire route is in Randolph County.
| Location | mi | km | Destinations | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 0.00 | 0.00 | Fort de Chartres State Historical Site | ||
| Ruma | 10.81 | 17.40 |  IL 3 / Great River Road | ||
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | |||||
References
- 1 2 Illinois Technology Transfer Center (2007). "T2 GIS Data". Retrieved 2007-11-08.
- ↑ Carlson, Rich. Illinois Highways Page: Routes 141 thru 160. Last updated April 15, 2005. Retrieved April 1, 2006.
- ↑ Burmaster, Bill. Illinois State Route 155 Retrieved April 1, 2006.
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