Edens Expressway

The William G. Edens Expressway (also known as the Edens Parkway and the Edens Superhighway) is the main major expressway north from the city of Chicago. It was the first expressway in Chicago and was opened on December 20, 1951. It is three lanes in each direction. The original name of the expressway was the Edens Parkway, named after William Edens, a banker and major proponent of paved roads.

Related Topics:
Expressway - North - Chicago - December 20 - 1951 - William Edens

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A snowstorm forced the delay of the opening of the Edens Expressway, but snowplows helped to open the road to travelers a few hours late.

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Going north, the expressway goes from the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago north to the Edens Spur of the Tri-State Tollway in Northbrook. Interstate 94 diverges at that point onto the spur, while U.S. Highway 41 remains on the mainline, which becomes the Skokie Highway.

Related Topics:
Kennedy Expressway - Edens Spur - Tri-State Tollway - Northbrook - Interstate 94 - U.S. Highway 41 - Skokie Highway

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Southbound, U.S. 41 exits the Edens Expressway at Skokie Boulevard. Interstate 94 continues south to the junction of the Edens with the Kennedy Expressway and Interstate 90 in Chicago.

Related Topics:
Kennedy Expressway - Interstate 90

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Due to changes in storm sewer management in the Chicagoland area, the Edens is now prone to flooding and has been partially or completely closed by floodwaters several times in recent years.

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