- Edens Expressway
Infobox_road
highway_name = Edens Expressway
marker_
alternate_name =
length = 14-15 miles (22-24 km)
direction = North-south
starting_terminus = Skokie Highway/Lake-Cook Road
ending_terminus =
cities = Northbrook, IL, Deerfield, IL, Wilmette, IL, Skokie, IL, Chicago, IL
established = Early 1950s
system =Interstate Highway system Illinois Tollway system
Edens Expressway
Route description
Traveling north, the expressway runs from the
History
The Edens was last rehabilitated from 1978 through 1980. [Hilkevitch, John. [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0603260419mar26,1,7032775.story?coll=chi-news-hed Buckle up, it looks like a long ride.] "Chicago Tribune". Published March 26, 2006. Retrieved March 26, 2006.]
On Emergency Traffic Patrol (IDOT Minutemen) All portions of the Edens expressway between Montrose/I-90 and Lake/Cook road are patrolled by the Illinois State Police and the IDOT Emergency Traffic Patrol (IDOT ETP "Minutemen"). The ETP patrol 24/7/365 and can be recognized by their large bright yellow-green wreckers and orange jumpsuits. They can be reached at *999 via cellphone and respond to all manner of expressway incidents that you may be involved in from flat tires and no gas to major crashes. They are direct state employees and all of their services are free of charge (gasoline nominal mail-in charge). If your vehicle is disabled, attempt to pull immediately to the shoulder, place your hazard lights on and STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE until ETP arrival! If your vehicle stalls in a live lane of traffic and you are unable to coast to the shoulder, immediately place your hazard lights on, dial 911 (especially if traffic is moving at high speeds) and *999 if you have a cell phone and inform the operator that you are stalled in an interstate traffic lane; and brace for a possible high-speed rear end collision, but remain in your vehicle! An ETP vehicle wil arrive within twenty minutes (much sooner if you are in a lane). Never walk on or cross the Edens Expressway on foot! Also, never accept unsolicited help from a private towing company. These companies often attempt to illegally prey on vulnerable motorists and charge exorbitant rates. If you have a motor club, call them. But DO allow the ETP driver to fix your issue or relocate your vehicle to a safe spot off the interstate. The ETP and/or state trooper can provide you with a list of reputable towing companies. Exit list "For an exit list, see Interstate 94 in Illinois" References External Links [http://www.gcmtravelstats.com/Default.aspx?selLinks1=135 Historic, Current & Average Travel Times For The Edens Expressway]
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