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The Definitive Guide For Chicago Traffic

Here at domu, we want to help you get to work on time, so we’ve gone and assembled another one of our notoriously informative guides, this time focused on demystifying traffic reports. What’s the point of listening to a report on Chicago traffic when you don’t know any of the jargon? Or when the traffic reporter speaks too fast for human comprehension? The local convention is to report the traffic from the northernmost expressway and then circle counter-clockwise around the city. Typically, the broadcast starts with a report on the Edens Expressway, then moves to the Kennedy, the Eisenhower, the Stevenson, and the Dan Ryan, in that order. The attention shifts to the Bishop Ford Freeway, the four tollways -- the Jane Addams, the Ronald Reagan, the Veterans Memorial, and Interstate 80/94 (the Borman) -- and, finally, Lake Shore Drive. Though this is probably self-evident, in the interstate highway system, secondary highways that branch off of primary highways (typically to encircle a metropolitan area) are labeled with three digits. In contrast, primary highways are labeled with two. The extra digit in a secondary highway is the prefix to the two-digit number of the primary highway. For example, Interstate 94 is a primary highway leading from Indiana to Illinois to Wisconsin. At the same time, Interstate 294 (the Tri-State Tollway) is a secondary highway that branches off Interstate-94 near Indiana, encircles the Chicagoland suburbs, and rejoins Interstate-94 near O’Hare Airport. The paragraphs below identify all the major highways and all the associated landmarks that we think you need to know to make sense of the local traffic reports. The Jane Byrne Interchange (aka, Circle or "The Spaghetti Bowl")

This squid-shaped knot of entrance and exit ramps is located a few blocks southwest of the Chicago Loop, where the Dan Ryan, the Kennedy, and the Eisenhower Expressways all converge. Virtually all traffic reports in Chicago mention this circular interchange at least once. The interchange began extensive renovations and renewals in the years following 2014, closing many of the exit and entrance ramps in the process. The improvements are meant to cure the interchange, named after Chicago's first female mayor, that was perennially considered one of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the country. The Tri-State Tollway The Tri-State Tollway (Interstate 294) branches off Interstate-94 just west of Munster. It meanders counter-clockwise through such suburbs as Markham, Midlothian, Hickory Hills, Willow Springs, Western Springs, Elmhurst, Schiller Park, Des Plaines, Glenview, and Northbrook before rejoining Interstate-94 between Deerfield and Riverwoods. (After they reunite, Interstate-94 continues as the Tri-State Tollway.) Between Schiller Park and Des Plaines, the Tri-State Tollway runs just east of O’Hare Airport. In its counter-clockwise path around the metropolitan area, the Tri-State Tollway crosses Interstate-57, Interstate-55 (the Stevenson), Interstate-88 (the Reagan), Interstate-290 (the Eisenhower), and Interstate-90 (the Jane Addams), making it a ubiquitous reference point in traffic reports.

The Mile Long Bridge The Mile Long Bridge carries traffic on the Tri-State Tollway over the Desplaines River, just south of its intersection with Interstate-55, between Willow Springs and Burr Ridge.

The Bensenville Bridge The Bensenville Bridge carries traffic on the Tri-State Tollway over the sprawling, unsightly Metra rail yard and the adjacent Mannheim Road, due south of O’Hare Airport in Schiller Park.

”163rd Street Toll Plaza to the 83rd Street Toll Plaza” Reports of traffic on the Tri-State Tollway may reference the travel times between the Toll Plaza at 163rd Street in Hazel Crest and the Toll Plaza at 83rd Street in Hickory Hills, 13.5 miles. Commuters who take this route will pass by Midlothian, Posen, Robbins, Crestwood, Chicago Ridge, and Palos Hills, among other southwest suburbs.

“The 83rd Street Toll Plaza to the Cermak Road Toll Plaza” Reports of traffic on the Tri-State Tollway may reference the travel times between the 83rd Street Toll Plaza in Hickory Hills and the Cermak Road Toll Plaza in Oak Brook, 11.5 miles. Commuters who travel this path will pass through (or along) Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, and Hinsdale.

“The Cermak Toll Plaza to the Irving Park Road Toll Plaza” Reports of traffic on the Tri-State Tollway may reference the travel times between the Cermak Road Toll Plaza in Oak Brook and the Irving Park Road Toll Plaza just south of O’Hare Airport, nine miles.

The Stevenson Expressway

The Stevenson Expressway (named for Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson) consists solely of that 18-mile portion of Interstate-55 extending southwest from Lake Shore Drive in Chicago to County Line Road in Burr Ridge, about a mile past its intersection the Tri-State Tollway. The Stevenson runs adjacent and parallel to the south branch of the Chicago River. Drivers who ride the entire length of Interstate-55 ultimately pass through Springfield, St. Louis, Memphis, and New Orleans. The Eisenhower Expressway (aka, the "Ike")

The Eisenhower Expressway (feel free to call it the "Ike”) splits west off Interstate-90 at the "circle interchange." It traverses nearly 30 miles through the western and northwestern suburbs before reuniting with Interstate-90 in Schaumburg. Inbound from Schaumburg, the Eisenhower runs southeast through Itasca and Addison, due south adjacent to the Tri-State Tollway, and east from Hillside to Bellwood to Maywood to Forest Park to Oak Park before reaching Chicago. A secondary roadway, the Ike has a three-digit moniker and is known as “Interstate-290.”

The Eisenhower Extension Traffic reports often reference the “Eisenhower Extension.” This means the stretch of the Eisenhower Expressway extends between its point of contact with the Tri-State Tollway in Elmhurst (at North Avenue) to its point of merger with Interstate-355 near Wood Dale.

The Old Post Office The Eisenhower Expressway begins as Ida B. Wells Drive (formerly Congress Parkway) and shoots outbound from underneath the old post office building downtown. For this reason, traffic reports often reference the travel time to the post office, which is shorthand for “downtown Chicago.”

The “Hillside Strangler” In the old days, seven eastbound lanes from the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, the Eisenhower Expressway, and the Tri-State Tollway converged into three lanes at Mannheim Road, creating a notorious traffic bottleneck near the Village of Hillside, hence the name “Hillside Strangler.” A highway widening project was completed in the early 2000s, although the term “Hillside Strangler” remains a part of the traffic lexicon to this day.

Route 53 Route 53 runs from Lake Cook Road (in Long Grove) to Interstate-355, contiguous (for only a brief stretch) with the Eisenhower Expressway. South of Biesterfield Road, Route 53 runs south of and parallel to the Eisenhower. Nonetheless, traffic reporters often use the phrase “Route 53” to refer to that portion of the Eisenhower Expressway that runs between Interstate-355 and the Jane Addams Tollway.

“Woodfield to the Old Post Office” | “Woodfield to the Circle” A traffic report on the Eisenhower Expressway may be based on the travel time between Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg and the old post office or the circle interchange, a distance of 29.5 miles.

“Route 53 to the Old Post Office” | “53 to the Circle” When a traffic report references the time from “Route 53 to the old post office” or “Route 53 to the circle,” it means the point where Route 53 intersects the Eisenhower at Biesterfield Road in Elk Grove Village to the point where the Eisenhower arrives downtown, a distance of 26.2 miles.

“Thorndale Avenue to the Old Post Office” | “Thorndale to the Circle” A traffic report on the Eisenhower Expressway may be based on the travel time between Thorndale Avenue and the old post office or the circle interchange, a distance of 25.1 miles. Thorndale Avenue intersects the Eisenhower in Itasca.

“I-355 to the Old Post Office” | “355 to the Circle” Traffic on the Eisenhower Expressway may be measured by the travel time between Interstate-355 (near Addison) and the old post office or the circle interchange, just over 23 miles.

“Wolf Avenue to the Old Post Office” | “Wolf to the Circle” A traffic report on the Eisenhower Expressway may be based on the travel time between Wolf Road and the old post office or the circle interchange, a distance of 13.7 miles. Wolf Road intersects the Eisenhower Expressway in Hillside.

“Mannheim Road to the Old Post Office” | “Mannheim to the Circle” Traffic on the Eisenhower Expressway may be gauged by the travel time between Mannheim Road and the old post office or the circle interchange, just over 12 miles.

The Kennedy Expressway

The Kennedy Expressway refers to a 17.8-mile stretch of highway from the circle interchange (at the Loop) to O’Hare Airport. The Kennedy Expressway, which runs northeast from the city, begins at a point where Interstate-90 (arriving from Boston) and Interstate-94 (arriving from Detroit) have already merged into a single highway (known as Interstate-90/94). About eight miles northeast of the Loop, the two interstates fork apart. At the split (or the "Junction,” depending on your perspective), drivers heading left continue on the Kennedy Expressway toward O’Hare Airport, while drivers heading north continue on the Edens Expressway and wind around toward the Tri-State Tollway, which leads to Milwaukee. Further outbound, the Kennedy Expressway becomes the Jane Addams Expressway shortly before crossing the Tri-State Tollway. Meanwhile, passengers traveling to O’Hare Airport remain on the Kennedy Expressway and exit on Interstate-190, the short spur that leads directly to the terminals.

“O’Hare to Downtown” Commuters are sometimes informed of the travel time from “O’Hare to downtown.” This refers to the entire length of the Kennedy Expressway, from O’Hare Airport to the Loop.

“Montrose to Downtown” The phrase “Montrose to downtown” refers to that stretch of the Kennedy Expressway extending from its junction with the Edens expressway to the circle interchange.

“Hubbard’s Cave” Traffic reports frequently reference “Hubbard’s Cave,” which is the quarter-mile underground passage through which the Kennedy Expressway travels between Hubbard and Wayman streets. (Technically, “Hubbard’s Cave” is not fully enclosed underneath the warehouses, parking lots, and railroad tracks above it.) “Hubbard’s Cave” is another way of saying “downtown” for drivers heading south on the Kennedy Expressway.

Edens Expressway

Heading away from the city, the Edens Expressway begins when Interstate-90/94 splits in two. Drivers who veer left continue on the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate-90), while drivers who veer right continue on the Edens Expressway (Interstate-94). The Edens winds north until just past Dundee Road (between Glencoe and Northbrook), at which point it swerves west (the so-called Edens spur) to reunite with the Tri-State Tollway. The Edens was the first expressway in Chicago when it opened in December 1951.

“Lake Cook to the Junction” | “Lake Cook to Montrose” Commuters are often told the travel time from “Lake Cook to the Junction.” “Lake Cook” refers to Lake Cook Road, which runs east-west on the line separating Lake and Cook counties. In traffic parlance, “Lake Cook” means the point intersection of Lake Cook Road and Route 41 (Skokie Highway), just north of the Edens spur. The "Junction” is the junction of the Edens Expressway and the Kennedy Expressway, just north of Cicero Street and Montrose Avenue in Chicago.

Dan Ryan Expressway

The Dan Ryan Expressway (named for a longtime Cook County commissioner) is the 14-lane behemoth that funnels traffic in and out of the circle interchange from the city's south side. Think of it as the south-side counterpart to the Kennedy Expressway. The initial 7.4-mile outbound stretch of the Dan Ryan (from the Loop to 66th Street) consists of merged Interstate-90/94, and the remaining 4.0-mile stretch consists exclusively of Interstate-94. At 95th Street, Interstate-57 sprouts off Interstate-94 and begins a journey to southern Illinois. After the split, Interstate-94 continues as the Bishop Ford Freeway.

“95th Street to Downtown” | “The Merge” Traffic reports may use “95th Street” or “The Merge” as shorthand for the point where the Dan Ryan Expressway splits into the Bishop Ford Freeway and Interstate-57 on the far south side of Chicago.

Chicago Skyway

Once the Kennedy Expressway reaches the circle interchange, it becomes the Dan Ryan Expressway. At 66th Street, Interstate-90 splits from Interstate-94 and winds southeast toward Indiana before continuing to Cleveland, Buffalo, Boston, and many points. Between 66th Street and the Indiana state line, Interstate-90 is known as the “Chicago Skyway.” After it crosses the line, it becomes known as the “Indiana East-West Toll Road.”

The High Bridge The High Bridge is a steel truss bridge that carries traffic on the Chicago Skyway over the Calumet River. It is the highest road in Chicago and should not be confused with the “Steel Bridge.”

Veterans Memorial Tollway | Interstate-355

The Veteran’s Memorial Tollway (also known as Interstate-355 and formerly known as the North-South Tollway) is the north-south highway in the far western suburbs that runs from Interstate-80 in New Lenox to the Eisenhower Extension (Interstate-290) in Itasca. It originally branched north off Interstate-55 (the Stevenson Expressway), which is how it earned its numerals, but was recently extended twelve miles south of the Stevenson Expressway. Veterans Memorial Tollway intersects the Stevenson Expressway between Lemont and Bolingbrook and slithers along and across the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway near Downer’s Grove.

“Boughton Road Toll Plaza to the Army Trail Toll Plaza” Traffic reports for Veterans Memorial Tollway may reference the travel time between the Boughton Road Toll Plaza and the Army Trail Toll Plaza. The Boughton Road Toll Plaza is in Bolingbrook, about a half-mile north of Boughton Road, and the Army Trail Toll Plaza is in Addison, about a mile south of Army Trail Road. The distance between the two toll plazas is approximately 15.5 miles.

Jane Addams Tollway

The Jane Addams Tollway (formerly known as the “Northwest Tollway”) refers to Interstate-90 from the point that the Kennedy Expressway veers off toward O’Hare Airport until the point that it reaches the Wisconsin state line near Beloit. The Jane Addams Tollway heads northwest through Schaumburg, Rolling Meadows, Hoffmann Estates, South Barrington, Elgin, and Belvidere before making an abrupt northward turn just outside of Rockford.

“The Elgin Toll Plaza to Route 53” Traffic reports sometimes reference the travel time between the Elgin Toll Plaza and Route 53. The Elgin Toll Plaza is on the Jane Addams Tollway about a mile northwest of Route 31 and about a mile-and-a-half southeast of Randall Road. Route 53 intersects the Jane Addams Tollway about 14.5 miles inbound from the Elgin Toll Plaza, between Schaumburg and Rolling Meadows, and about nine miles outbound from O’Hare Airport.

“Route 53 to the Kennedy” Traffic on the Jane Addams Tollway may also be expressed as the travel time from Route 53 to the Kennedy Expressway, the nine-mile distance between Schaumburg and O’Hare Airport.

Bishop Ford Freeway

The Dan Ryan splits at 95th Street near Chicago State University, heading outbound from the city. One road becomes Interstate-57 and heads southwest toward St. Louis, while the other road continues as Interstate-94 but is now known as the “Bishop Ford Freeway.” The Bishop Ford (formerly known as the Calumet Expressway) runs southeast for ten miles until it reaches the Tri-State Tollway. Commuters from such suburbs as Dolton, Burnham, South Holland, Lansing, and Munster are likely to drive the Bishop Ford Freeway.

The Steel Bridge The “Steel Bridge” carries Bishop Ford motorists over the Little Calumet River. It’s located about halfway between the Tri-State Tollway and the Dan Ryan Expressway.

Interstate-57

Interstate-57 is one of the few major roadways in the Chicagoland area that has not been named for someone famous. Traveling outbound, Interstate-57 begins as an offshoot of the Dan Ryan Expressway at 95th Street, then continues south. It passes near or through Morgan Park, Calumet Park, and Dixmoor before crossing the Tri-State Tollway. After that, it continues near or through Midlothian and Markham before reaching Interstate-80 near Country Club Hills.

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

The Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway (formerly known as the East-West Tollway) begins in the western suburbs by splitting off the Eisenhower Expressway shortly before the Eisenhower reaches the Tri-State Tollway. It continues westward, crossing Interstate-355 between Downer’s Grove and Lisle, and ultimately terminates 140 miles from where it started, just outside the Quad Cities, near the Iowa state line. Commuters on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway likely live in such suburbs as Batavia, Aurora, and Naperville. Factoid enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that the Reagan Tollway is a completely intrastate, interstate highway. It is fully contained within the State of Illinois but was designated an interstate highway in 1987 to be exempt from speed limit restrictions. It was named after President Reagan shortly following his death in 2004 because it passes near his birthplace (in Tampico) and his boyhood home (in Dixon).

“The Aurora Toll Plaza to 290” Traffic reports for the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway may refer to the inbound travel time from the Aurora Toll Plaza to Interstate-290 (the Eisenhower Expressway). The Aurora Toll Plaza is about half-mile inbound from the bridge over the Fox River. This is a 23-mile stretch.

“The Aurora Toll Plaza to the York Road Toll Plaza” Traffic reports for the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway may also refer to the inbound travel time from the Aurora Toll Plaza to the York Road Toll Plaza near Oak Brook, just past Kingery Highway (Route 83). This is a 20.5-mile stretch.

Lake Cook Road

Lake Cook Road (also known as County Line Road) marks the border between Cook County and Lake County. Between Cook County and McHenry County, and finally, further westward, between McHenry County and Kane County before it terminates in Algonquin, just west of Barrington. Lake Cook Road passes near or through Palatine, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Riverwoods, Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, and Glencoe on its eastward journey.

Elgin-O'Hare Expressway

The Elgin-O’Hare Expressway neither starts in Elgin nor ends at O’Hare. It runs mainly parallel to and south of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, and it serves as a route from the Eisenhower Expressway to Lake Street (Route 20). Outbound begins as Thorndale Road in Itasca, passes under the Eisenhower Extension, crosses Rohlwing Road (Route 53), and terminates at Lake Street in Hanover Park. The entire expressway extends less than six miles and has traffic lights at both ends, producing notorious rush-hour congestion.

Kingery Expressway

The Kingery Expressway (also known as 80/94) is the three-mile stretch of highway that extends from the Indiana State Line to the point where it splits into the Tri-State Tollway and the Bishop Ford Freeway. (It should not be confused with Kingery Highway in DuPage County.) Commuters who drive on the Kingery Expressway may live in such places as Lansing, Hammond, Munster, and Gary.

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Major Construction Project on the Kennedy Expressway Will Begin Monday. Here's What to Know

Construction on a 7.5-mile stretch of the highly-trafficked kennedy expressway kicks off monday, starting a years-long project that will see lane closures and traffic impacts through 2025, published march 19, 2023 • updated on march 19, 2023 at 5:42 pm.

A construction project on a highly-trafficked 7.5-mile stretch of the Kennedy Expressway will begin tomorrow evening, with the change expected to cause extensive delays and increased travel times for the foreseeable future.

The years-long project is slated to begin Monday evening at 10 p.m., marking the beginning of the work that is planned to run through at least the fall of 2025.

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While the project has several phases, lane closures and major traffic impacts are expected for the duration of the work.

Transportation officials have suggested that commuters adjust their work times or work remotely if possible, with public transit also suggested as an option,

The upcoming construction will likely see impacts for both public transportation and inbound and outbound commutes.

Here's what you'll need to know:

Where will the construction take place and for how long?

In all, the work will take place in three stages that will continue over three "construction seasons," with an expected end date of fall 2025. Still, officials stressed that the schedule is "weather permitting" and could be subject to change.

Here's what the Illinois Department of Transportation says to expect:

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Stage I – Inbound Kennedy

Two mainline inbound lanes will be closed at a time. To help minimize the impact to traffic the reversible express lanes will remain open in the inbound direction and motorists will not be able to exit the express lanes until Armitage Avenue . Lane shifts and overnight lane closure, along with various ramp closures will be needed to complete the work . Later this summer, painting and the installation of new LED lighting will begin on inbound Hubbard’s Cave, between Ohio and Lake streets. Construction is anticipated to be completed later this fall, with all lanes and ramps reopening and the express lanes resuming normal operations.

Stage II – Reversible Express Lanes

The reversible express lanes will be closed to accommodate rehabilitation of the REVLAC system and bridge structures, along with pavement patching. In addition, mainline lane closures will be needed to accommodate painting and the installation of new LED lighting in both directions of Hubbard’s Cave, between Ohio and Lake streets . Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2024 and be completed in fall 2024.

Stage III – Outbound Kennedy

The reversible express lanes will remain open in the outbound direction, while two mainline outbound lanes will be closed at a time. Lane shifts and overnight lane closure, along with various ramp closures will be needed to complete the work. Additionally, new LED lighting installation and painting will be completed on outbound Hubbard’s Cave, between Ohio and Lake streets. Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2025 and be completed in late fall 2025.

When do lane closures begin?

The first lane closures will begin starting at 10 p.m. Monday.

"So Tuesday morning ... the motoring public is going to see these two left lanes closed on the inbound," said IDOT's Bureau Chief of Construction Jon Schumacher. "The reversals will be in the inbound configuration permanently 24/7 for the rest of the year." And starting about a week after that the full seven and a half miles will be staged. It's just that's the part of the Kennedy that when it was built, that's the section that was built in this the time that it was programmed to do it."

The initial steps will be to simply put "the work zone in place."

"Work initially involves setting up the work zone and gradually reducing the 7.5-mile stretch of the inbound Kennedy down to two through lanes," IDOT said in a release. "Crews will put up barriers starting at the Edens junction moving south to Ohio Street. This process is scheduled to take place each night from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning and is expected to take approximately one week for the work zone to be in place."

What is the full timeline?

Which areas will be impacted most?

While this year's work will center on the inbound construction, leading to many delays, outbound commuters can also expect to see some additional traffic as express lanes will remain in the inbound direction for the rest of the year.

Public transportation will likely also see an increase in ridership, though some agencies are already increasing their presence in anticipation.

What can I take instead?

IDOT officials urged drivers to adjust their schedules or find alternate modes of transportation during the construction.

"Look for alternate routes, take Metra, take CTA," Schumacher said. "We've also recommended that people look into maybe staggering their work times. So if they could start a little a couple hours earlier, they might be able to avoid the worst of the rush hour traffic. And then similarly, with coming off the pandemic, a lot of people were able to work remotely. So if some people that are able to work remotely, if that's something that they're able to do, that's also going to help us minimize some of the traffic impacts that we're gonna see."

Metra announced this week that it was revising its schedule on the UP Northwest Line beginning April 3 to add 12 trains to its weekday service lineup.

“Metra has been monitoring ridership as well as customer feedback, and these schedule changes respond to ridership trends and increase capacity and convenience by expanding peak period as well as off-peak service,” Metra CEO and Executive Director Jim Derwinski said in a statement. “And with a major multiyear rehab project scheduled to start on the Kennedy Expressway, this new schedule allows Metra to provide more commuters with a viable and much less stressful alternative to driving.”

IDOT has also suggested commuters exit earlier and use arterial roads for their commutes, though they noted that it may be a process of trial and error.

"Just find the route that works best for you," Schumacher said. "And it's not going to be ... the first route that you take on Tuesday morning might not be the best one. Keep trying different alternates and see what works for you based on your travel time and your destination and that should help minimize your impacts."

Why is this construction happening?

The estimated $150 million project includes "rehabilitating 36 bridge structures and the Reversible Lane Access Control (REVLAC) system, replacing overhead sign-structures, installing new signage and modernized LED lights, pavement patching and structural painting." Hubbard’s Cave, from Grand Avenue to Wayman Street, will also be painted and new LED lighting will be installed, IDOT said.

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Last time I reviewed the tollway was about nine years ago. A lots changed since those days. Funny how I was complaining about gas prices nine years ago too, so I guess some things are also still the same. I remember reviewing the turnpike because I was using it often during a clerkship in grad school. Now nine years later I work in Plano and I'm once again using the turnpike daily for my work commutes. The traffic in the morning near 20 where the PGBT begins doesn't really get bad until almost 9. It doesn't really get too hairy after you pass 30. Id say between 20 and 30 is the worst spot, and it's bad again around the Dallas tollway. Especially during rush hour that whole stretch is a mess. Definitely better heading south tho during rush hour. Overall. Four stars because it's conveniently placed and cuts a lot of driving time, but you gotta knock off a star because you're still surrounded by idiots.

I used to commute from Grand Prairie to Carrollton for work and the PGBT cut my 45 minute commute down by about 15 minutes if I don't run into traffic after Irving. I really how it cuts straight through to the north from my neck of the woods. My biggest gripe are the prices! The tolls keep getting higher and higher. I know a bunch of people probably use the turnpike to commute to work and I have first hand knowledge of how the expense can add up. It's super convenient, but I wish it wasn't so expensive. Especially with how gas prices are now.

So many tolls. Tolls, tolls, tolls. Yes, you can take other routes but wow. It's hard to believe this, but Dallas seems to have more tolls than Orlando and that's saying something! Currently extending around 52 miles that partially surrounds downtown Dallas like an outer beltline, the PGBT goes from Rowlett to Grand Prairie. The tollway is completely person-free, having been the first in the United States to switch to electronic only. As for the road, I stuck to the right lane and set my cruise control to the speed limit. Cars blew past me the entire time. Do they not do any sort of speed enforcement here? Everything's bigger in Texas, including the speeding. I am not looking forward to getting a bill in the mail because the Texas system does not work with the North Carolina Quick Pass. It's really disappointing that these agencies can't all work together to fleece drivers uniformly!

PGBT! A New World Order! A Thousand Points of Light! This tollway gets you east to west through most of Plano. The TxDot Toll Tags will bill you or they just take a photo of your license plate and you can floor it. This is pretty much like the autobahn- don't drive slowly on here. You're paying to drive on this turnpike, damnit, you should be able to drive as fast as you want. Read my lips- no more traffic. There's not many places for the cops to hang out. If you're doing the speed limit, you're gonna get the bird, honked at, cursed at. LBJ is more your speed if you want slow and free. This Turnpike doesn't have the President George Bush museum or library on it, that's in College Station. President George Bush stopped the notorious trafficker Manuel Noriega, and he's also stopped the notorious Metroplex traffic here in Plano! Hail to the Chief!

The turnpike is convenient. My sister uses it frequently. I avoid tolls at home when possible.

Well, the President George Bush Turnpike (affectionately known as the PGBT, Highway 41 , or the Read My Lips Tollway to some of us) is the road operated by TxDot that goes east and west through Plano & North Dallas. Usually three lanes of road for nearly 40 miles, it cuts across the logjam of many of DFW's roads at a cost. For those of you new to the DFW area, this cost is assessed through the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) or the popular TXTag systems. While not like I-635 (the LBJ freeway) that doesn't cost any money, the PGBT is actually less of a headache than most roads. You'll find the speed limit at 70 MPH, but c'mon. This is Texas. Do you really think that the average Joe & Jane do 70 MPH, particularly on this road? Nahhh! Don't be surprised if you see folks on the far left exceed speeds of 90 and 100. The safe bet is to set your speed on cruise control at 75 MPH and enjoy the ride. And yes, you may encounter traffic during the regular traffic hours. Just be patient. And don't be surprised if you get passed on the shoulder. More than likely, that's a driver with Oklahoma plates. For those of you that are new to the DFW area's tollroad, please don't look to stop and pay a toll. Your car's plates will be photographed faster than a Facebook selfie! Texas will put a bill you later by mailing you a bill that you'll receive in 3-4 weeks. Unlike the Houston area where you do pay at some tolls, the PGBT is more like Austin's 183 toll road, yet double the cost. Highly advisable to get a TXTag to be billed at much less of the cost. Most of the cost is actually spent in administrative fees & postage. Travel safely!

Okay, now I'm reviewing a "turnpike." I'm either a really good Yelper, need to get a life, am absolutely insane - or a bit of all of the above. No, actually maybe this will help someone if they're not familiar with the area. GBT is a toll road. Can either use an NTTA ot TXTag to pay or they will take a photo of your vehicle's license plate and mail you an invoice (just drive right through). You get a slight discount with Tags. GBT does run east and west like 635 (or LBJ; for those of you not familiar with Dallas area, almost all highways have more than one number or name; e.g., 75 is also Central Expressway - can be confusing if you don't know), BUT it is NOTHING like 635. 635 is GRID LOCK! If you're in the area and need to travel E or W it is well worth it to pay the tolls. GBT is well-maintained, traffic is rarely unbearable (even during rush hour), and it will get you to your destination. The only way that it would merit the 5th star is if it were free, but then it wouldn't earn the first 4 stars because it would be a pothole ridden dump of a road like most of the other highways in Dallas.

It's pretty decent as far as highways go. There are a lot of lanes, but it's needed for the extensive traffic. Good connection to other metroplex roads.

Pretty impressed with the Texas infrastructure in Dallas. The commute hasn't been all that bad & it looks quite clean & new

PGBT Oh how i love and hate you at the same time! I drive on you every single day to work! P.s. If you're traveling westbound toward the airport sometimes the 35 ramp gets clogged up. So take denton tap road and make a left and then a right onto sandy lake road. You'll get onto 35 in no time.

One time this pickup truck in front of me had a poorly secured full-sized mattress in the truck bed. Yes, it went flying out. Yikes! Fortunately it was well ahead of my car and flew to the left and landed on the road. No one was in the way. Outside of this one incident, the Bush Turnpike has been good to me over the years. Less crowded than the Dallas North Tollway in my opinion.

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