I was up there last month, and was SHOCKED what good shape the highways are in. As lame as many things are in Illinois, the roads are pretty darn good, at least compared to Detroit and Cleveland....
“As lame as many things are in Illinois, the roads are pretty darn good...”
Nope. Still not a good enough reason to risk the lives of my family by visiting a state that makes Beirut look safe by comparison.
“As lame as many things are in Illinois, the roads are pretty darn good”
Our toll roads are owned and maintained by South Africa. Chicago sold our highways.
When the Interstate was built the Federal Government gave the option to make it freeway and get 50% fed grants or toll road and get 10% fed grants and fund the 90% with tolls. Once the construction costs are retired the toll money must by law be expended for toll road maintenance, snow removal, and wages and salaries for the work crews and the HIGHWAY COMMISIONERS. If there is any toll money left after expenses, the per mile tolls are to be reduced to make the system "revenue neutral". That happened once that I know of and it only lasted a few months before they determined a need for more Commissioners!
Illinois does a great job of snow removal every winter, two flakes and they are out with the plows and salt trucks. Best winter driving in the mid west. About the only thing I like about Chicago.
Regards,
GtG
I’m failing to see what good that is when your life is in danger.