Interstate 88 (west) Facts for Kids

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Interstate 88

Ronald Reagan Memorial Freeway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, Formerly The East-West Tollway

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Route information

Maintained by Illinois DOT (freeway) ISTHA (tollway)

Length

140.60 mi (226.27 km)

Existed

July 1987–present

Major junctions

West end

I-80 / IL 5 / IL 92 near Colona

US 30 near Rock Falls

I-39 / US 51 in Rochelle

I-355 in Downers Grove

I-294 in Oak Brook

East end

I-290 in Hillside

Highway system

Main route of the Interstate Highway System
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Illinois state highway system
Illinois Tollway system

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Interstate 88 is a major road in the state of Illinois in the United States. It is part of the Interstate Highway System, a network of important highways across the country. This road starts near Silvis in western Illinois and goes east all the way to Hillside. The entire route is about 140.60 miles (226.27 kilometers) long. It is named after Ronald Reagan, who was a U.S. President.

About Interstate 88: The Ronald Reagan Tollway
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About Interstate 88: The Ronald Reagan Tollway

Interstate 88 (I-88) is a very important road in Illinois. It helps people travel across the state. This highway is special because part of it is a tollway. This means drivers pay a small fee to use certain sections of the road. These fees help pay for the road's upkeep and improvements.

What is an Interstate Highway?

The Interstate Highway System is a huge network of roads in the United States. These highways are designed for fast and safe travel over long distances. They connect major cities and states. Interstate highways usually have multiple lanes and no traffic lights. This allows traffic to flow smoothly.

Where Does I-88 Go?

Interstate 88 stretches across a big part of Illinois.

It starts in the west near Colona, where it connects with Interstate 80.
As it goes east, it passes through several towns. These include Rock Falls and Rochelle.
Near Rochelle, it crosses paths with Interstate 39.
Further east, it enters the busy Chicago area. Here, it goes through places like Downers Grove and Oak Brook.
It ends in Hillside, where it meets Interstate 290.

This route is important for connecting the Quad Cities area in western Illinois to the Chicago metropolitan area.

Named After Ronald Reagan

Interstate 88 is officially called the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. It was named in honor of Ronald Reagan, who was the 40th President of the United States. President Reagan was born in Tampico, a small town in Illinois. He also grew up in Dixon, which is near the path of I-88. Naming the highway after him is a way to remember his legacy.