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Neal & Mary Ann Bardens   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lowell Indiana USA |
posted 06-20-2005 08:58 PM
    
Those of you who plan on crossing across Northern Indiana to get to the Dells need to rethink your route. 80/94 from I-65 to Halsted street in Ill is a total mess. The back up can be any were from 1/2 to 3 hours. They are totally reconstructing the road and all interchanges in this area. We are leaving on Saturday and if others want to meet us they can follow us. You need to exit 80/94 at I-65 and go South to US 30. West on 30 to 394. North on 394 which turns into 90 through Chicago. This later rejoins 80/94 on the North side of Chicago. For those of you that want to take 80/94 stay on 30 till you come to State street. North on State to Joe Orr road (1 long block). West on Joe Orr to Halsted street. North on Halsted to 80/94. West on 80/94. Unless you have more patience than a Saint I would avoid this work zone. ------------------ |
ed monahan                  POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 06-20-2005 09:42 PM
Thank you Neal. East Coast Posse, please note. |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 06-20-2005 09:52 PM
Wow - have things changed in the last two weeks? When we drove through heading to Milwaukee for Power Tour on June 4th we had no problem at all on I-65 to 80/94 and staying on 94 all the way to Wisconsin. |
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Neal & Mary Ann Bardens POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lowell Indiana USA |
posted 06-21-2005 11:33 AM
You were lucky and caught them between between. It has been one lane each way for about 3 days now. Sometimes on the weekends they open it up, but not always. It took our service truck 2 1/2 hours last night to get to one of their pieces of equipment to work on it. ------------------ |
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Ray unregistered Admin Use |
posted 06-21-2005 12:32 PM
Anyone planning on traveling through IN / IL Chicago area on Sunday toward the Dells -- there are a few of us here that would like to hook up and caravan for the drive up ... we need to know when and who this might be ... if anyone is interested. Located right off of 290/53 in Schaumburg and or 90/53 exchange also in Schaumburg -- depending on which way you are passing through (potty stop, coffee refill or just plain get out n stretch break). |
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 06-21-2005 01:48 PM
Map Quest shows that we travel through IL from the bottom to the top. Taking I57 North for 193.8 miles, to I74 West for 51.5 miles, to I39 North for 123.9 miles, to I90 West for 117.5 miles. |
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Ray unregistered Admin Use |
posted 06-21-2005 01:53 PM
That's one way to avoid the Chicago traffic Rich ... many options ... |
meancat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:MODDERSVILLE, MICHIGAN |
posted 06-21-2005 01:58 PM
I went through there last week going to Arkansas. What a mess and yes we got caught. About 45 minute wait for us. ------------------ This message has been edited by meancat on 06-21-2005 at 11:41 PM |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 06-21-2005 03:08 PM
Neal, Thanks for the info......will have to re-think our route. Not sure what route we will be taking, but would prefer to skip the Chicago area........even if I have to go out of my way. |
RED5 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:USA |
posted 06-21-2005 07:48 PM
I posted my opinion on the "east coast posse to the dells" thread. My last time around the bottom of lake michigan into chicago went well. |
MDProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fallston,MD USA |
posted 06-21-2005 09:16 PM
After careful consideration and hearing everyones input, I think going the southern route thru Indy will work out best. See Motor Homes .com It is longer but hopefully better driving. This message has been edited by MDProwler on 06-21-2005 at 09:21 PM |
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Ray unregistered Admin Use |
posted 06-22-2005 08:10 AM
Oh yeah, like no construction in Indy ....  .... "avoid Chicago at all costs" .... .... if one knows what and where the problems are, just manage your time and plans to accomodate them ... sometimes the "known" IS better than the unknown ... might want to wait for Jesse's report this week for an "update"! JMO |
Top Kat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Glen Allen, Va U S A |
posted 06-22-2005 10:16 AM
Thanks Neal for the update. Jim |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 06-22-2005 05:45 PM
Ray, can you post what times most of the accidents will be occurring so we can avoid that mess? lol |
tangled up in BLUE POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:New Castle, Ind |
posted 06-22-2005 10:36 PM
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Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 06-23-2005 07:55 AM
Do you think there will ever be a day you can drive on the interstate system and go through 2 cities without construction? |
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MDProwler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fallston,MD USA |
posted 06-23-2005 10:24 AM
I say we rent an 18 wheeler and a bus and party all the way to the Dells. |
WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 06-23-2005 11:24 AM
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I was on `74 west out of Indy to Brownsburg and it was smooth sailing but that is only about 10 miles. I have NEVER been in a traffic back up in Indy that could compare to the backup in chicago we had going to Milwuakee for the Power tour start. But maybe that is because once I see it I avoid it. If I find out about road construction in Indy area that might affect the people traveling to the Dells I will post it here. This message has been edited by WildCat on 06-23-2005 at 11:26 AM |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 06-23-2005 11:25 PM
I am sure there will be back ups anyway we go. If you are travelling 40 MPH on the interstate, I consider it a pain. When you are not moving and it is hot and it takes hours to get to the other end of the clog, it is not worth chancing for me. |
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RED5 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:USA |
posted 06-24-2005 08:56 AM
OK......I drove through the construction yesterday about 7pm from MI to IL on 80/94 its about 10-15 miles of road work. AT NO POINT DID MY SPEEDO DROP BELOW 50. I was driving between 50mph and 70mph straight through. There were 3 lanes open the entire time and I think that 7pm still counts as rush hour. I dont know what the big deal is. Did I miss the bad spot that you are talking about?? |
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Neal & Mary Ann Bardens POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lowell Indiana USA |
posted 06-24-2005 07:35 PM
We are leaving Saturday for the Dell's if anyone wants to meet up and go together let me know. Mary has found a place where we could meet up, that is easy to park in for car haulers. The traffic lanes that are open change daily depending on what they are doing. Throw in the daily accidents with the construction and I would say you were lucky.I have been caught to many times in it to risk it. ------------------ |
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