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| Total Mileage in State: | 141 miles | |
| Northern End: | At Wisconsin state line | |
| Southern End: | At I-55, in Normal | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 141 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | McLean, Woodford, Marshall, LaSalle, Lee, Ogle, Winnebago | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | I-80, in LaSalle I-88, in Rochelle I-90, in Rockford |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Normal, LaSalle, Rochelle, Rockford | |
Northbound
- Section 1: Interstate 55 to LaSalle (Exit 59B)
- Section 2: LaSalle (Exit 59B) to Rockford (Exit 115)
- Section 3: Rockford (Exit 115) to Wisconsin Border
Section 1: Interstate 55 to LaSalle (Exit 59B)
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Interstate 39 North begins at Exit 164 on Interstate 55 North in Normal, IL. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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The ramp to Interstate 39 North from Interstate 55 North starts out with two thru lanes. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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The ramp prepares to curve to the north ahead. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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View on Interstate 39 North as its two northbound thru lanes continue to curve to the north. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Traffic from Interstate 55 South will join Interstate 39 North ahead, merging into it from the right. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 2: US 51 Business - Bloomington-Normal (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 39 North. It's 2 miles to the junction of Hudson Road, 54 miles to La Salle-Peru, and 126 miles to Rockford. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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The speed limits on Interstate 39 North start out at 70 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum. These are the standard speed limits on most rural Interstate highways in Illinois. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 3. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 5: Hudson (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 6. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Take Exit 8 to Comlara Park and Evergreen Lake. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 8: IL 251 - Kappa / Lake Bloomington Rd (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North as it enters Woodford County. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 9. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Mile marker 11 on Interstate 39 North in Woodford County. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 12. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 14: US 24 - Peoria / El Paso (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 16. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 18. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Mile marker 20 on Interstate 39 North in Woodford County. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 22: IL 116 - Peoria / Pontiac (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 23. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Another mileage sign on Interstate 39 North. It's 4 miles to Minonk, 34 miles to La Salle-Peru, and 106 miles to Rockford. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 25. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 27: Minonk (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Entering Marshall County on Interstate 39 North. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 29. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 30. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Mile marker 32 on Interstate 39 North in Marshall County. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Take Exit 35 to Toluca. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 35: IL 17 - Lacon / Wenona (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Another Interstate 39 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 36. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 38. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Take Exit 41 to Lostant. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North as it enters LaSalle County. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 41: IL 18 - Henry / Streator (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Speed limit signage at mile marker 42. The speed limits remain 70 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Mile marker 43 on Interstate 39 North in La Salle County. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 45. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 46. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Starved Rock State Park. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 48: Tonica (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 39 North. It's 2 miles to the junction of IL 71, 9 miles to the junction of Interstate 80, and 80 miles to Rockford. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 51: IL 71 - Oglesby / Hennepin (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 52: IL 251 - LaSalle-Peru (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Take Exit 54 to Illinois Valley Community College and Starved Rock State Park Lodging and Camping. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 54: Oglesby (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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View on Interstate 39 North as it prepares to make its way across the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge over the Illinois River. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 55, as it starts across the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge over the Illinois River. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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View on Interstate 39 North as it crosses the Illinois River on the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Another view of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Bridge over the Illinois River on Interstate 39 North. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 57: US 6 - Ottawa / La Salle-Peru (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North approaching Exit 59A - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/14/19). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 59A: Interstate 80 East - Chicago (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 59B: Interstate 80 West - Des Moines (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
Section 2: LaSalle (Exit 59B) to Rockford (Exit 115)
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Interstate 39 North reassurance shield to the north of Interstate 80 in LaSalle. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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The next Rest Area on Interstate 39 North is 24 miles ahead. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 61. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 63. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Mile marker 64 on Interstate 39 North in LaSalle County. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 66: US 52 - Troy Grove (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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The speed limits on Interstate 39 North remain 70 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 39 North. It's 5 miles to Mendota, 36 miles to Rochelle, and 62 miles to Rockford. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 67. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 68. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Mile marker 70 on Interstate 39 North in LaSalle County. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Take Exit 72 to the Amtrak station. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 72: US 34 - Mendota / Earlville (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 73. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 75. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 76. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North as it enters Lee County. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 78. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 79. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Mile marker 81 on Interstate 39 North in Lee County. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 82: Paw Paw (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 83. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 39 North in Lee County. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 86. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Take Exit 87 to Shabbona Lake State Park. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 87: US 30 - Sterling / Rock Falls / Aurora (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Mile marker 89 on Interstate 39 North in Lee County. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 90. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 92. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 93: Steward (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Another mileage sign at mile marker 94. It's 3 miles to the junction of Interstate 88, 35 miles to Rockford, and 99 miles to Madison. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Advance signage for Exits 97A-B at mile marker 95. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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At mile marker 96, 3/4 mile from the junction of Interstate 88, Interstate 39 North enters Ogle County. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 97A: Interstate 88 East - Chicago (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 79B: Interstate 88 West - Moline-Rock Island (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North reassurance shield in Rochelle, just north of the junction of Interstate 88. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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The speed limits remain the rural standard 70 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 99: IL 38 - Rochelle / DeKalb (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 100. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 39 North. It's 4 miles to the junction of IL 64, 28 miles to Rockford, and 92 miles to Madison. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Mile marker 102 on Interstate 39 North in Ogle County. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North approaching Exit 104 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 103. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 104: IL 64 - Oregon / Sycamore (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 106. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 108. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Mile marker 110 on Interstate 39 North in Ogle County. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 111: IL 72 - Byron / Genoa (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 113. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Approaching Exit 115, Interstate 39 North enters Winnebago County. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 115: Baxter Road (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
Section 3: Rockford (Exit 115) to Wisconsin Border
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Speed limit signs on Interstate 39 North near mile marker 116 in Winnebago County. The speed limits remain 70 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Another mileage sign at mile marker 116 in Winnebago County. It's 3 miles to the junction of US 20, 26 miles to Beloit, and 77 miles to Madison. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 117. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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One mile ahead, Interstate 39 North will merge with US 20 East in Rockford. Traffic to US 20 West should use the left lane. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Traffic to Interstate 90 should continue to follow Interstate 39 North by staying in the right lane ahead. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Follow US 20 West (left lane ahead) to Chicago Rockford International Airport. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North as approaching its junction with US 20 to the south of Rockford. Again, I-39 North thru traffic must use the right lane. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North will be reduced to a single lane for a brief time ahead as its left lane becomes an Exit Only lane to US 20 West, on the left. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit: US 20 West - Rockford / Freeport (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North is reduced to a single lane as it prepares to merge with the eastbound lanes of US 20 ahead. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Mile marker 119 on Interstate 39 North as its single lane prepares to curve to the east ahead and join the eastbound lanes of US 20. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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US 20 traffic comes into view straight ahead as the single lane of Interstate 39 North curves to the east and prepares to merge into US 20 East at mile marker 119.2. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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As Interstate 39 North merges into the eastbound lanes of US 20, these speed limit signs are posted. The maximum speed limit decreases to 65 mph while the minimum speed limit remains 45 mph. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North reassurance shield as its concurrency with US 20 East begins. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at mile marker 120.4. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Exit 122B, 1 mile ahead, will be the last exit on Interstate 39 North before it joins the Illinois Tollway (Interstate 90). (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Trucks to Interstate 90 West should be advised that the maximum legal width is 12'0". (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 122A: US 20 East - Belvidere (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit 122B: Harrison Ave (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Now that US 20 East has departed, Interstate 39 North prepares to merge into the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 ahead. In doing so, it will become tolled as part of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North will maintain two thru lanes to its junction with Interstate 90 West. Traffic to Interstate 90 East toward Chicago must use the right lane ahead. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North at Exit: Interstate 90 East - Chicago (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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The two thru lanes of Interstate 39 North prepare to fly over Interstate 90 before joining its westbound lanes about 1/2 mile ahead. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North as its two thru lanes pass over Interstate 90's eastbound lanes and prepare to merge into its westbound lanes, which can be seen ahead on the right. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North at mile marker 17. During the Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West concurrency, the mileage and exit numbers are based on the total mileage of I-90 in Illinois. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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At mile marker 16.75, the two lanes of Interstate 39 North merge into the two lanes of Interstate 90 West. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West reassurance shields as their concurrency begins, and will continue the rest of the way to the Wisconsin border. This section of I-39 North is tolled as part of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Take Exit 15 to Hurrican Harbor, BMO Harris Bank Center, UW Health Sports Factory, and the Downtown Riverfront Sites and Museums. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Also take Exit 15 to Rockford University and Rock Valley College. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West at Exit 15: US 20 Business - State St (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Now that Interstate 39 North has joined Interstate 90 West, the maximum speed limit increases to 70 mph once again. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West at mile marker 14. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Take Exit 12 to Loves Park, Machesney Park, and Rockford. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Also take Exit 12 to the Mercy Sportscore Complexes and Rivets Stadium. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West at Exit 12: East Riverside Blvd (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Truck Enforcement Area on Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West just beyond Exit 12. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Another set of Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West reassurance shields. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Mile marker 11 on Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West in Winnebago County. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Take Exit 8 to Rockford Speedway. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West approaching Exit 8 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Also take Exit 8 to Loves Park and Machesney Park as well as Rock Cut State Park. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West at Exit 8: IL 173 - Machesney Park (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West at mile marker 7. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West at mile marker 6. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Mile marker 5 on Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West in Winnebago County. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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During the Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West concurrency, trucks are restricted to the two right lanes. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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This overhead signage at mile marker 4 indicates that Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West are approaching the South Beloit Toll Plaza. There is no longer any cash payment option at this toll plaza. The only payment options are EZ Pass / I-Pass or paying by plate online. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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As the South Beloit Toll Plaza comes into clear view ahead, the sign on the right shows that the previous cash payment lanes are now restricted to authorized vehicles only. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View of the South Beloit Toll Plaza on Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Passing under the electronic toll gantry at the South Beloit Toll Plaza on Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West at Exit 3: CR 9 - Rockton Rd (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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North of Exit 3, this sign signals the north end of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway portion of Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West reassurance shields. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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The speed limits remain the rural standard 70 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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View on Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West at mile marker 2. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Mileage sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits to Beloit, WI on Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West. One of the three exits are still in Illinois. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Take Exit 1 to Beloit, WI. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West at mile marker 1. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West at Exit 1: US 51 North / IL 75 - South Beloit (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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A Rest Area / Wisconsin Welcome Center exists 1 mile ahead on Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West, just after crossing the state line. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Advance signage for Exits 185A-B, which will be the first interchange in Wisconsin on Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West, 2 miles ahead. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |
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Interstate 39 North / Interstate 90 West as they prepare to cross the state line and enter Wisconsin. (Photo taken 8/14/22). |