Illinois Route 54

Illinois Route 54 is a east–west highway in east-central Illinois. It passes through the cities of Clinton, Gibson [City, Illinois|Gibson City], and Onarga. Its western terminus is at Interstate 55 in Springfield. Its eastern terminus is at U.S. [Route 45 in Illinois|U.S. Route 45] at Onarga, one mile east of I-57.

Route description

IL 54 runs southwest-to-northeast from Springfield. It is now mainly a local road, as I-55 and I-57 have become preferred for long distance travel in the region.

History

Until 1972, IL 54 was signed as U.S. [Route 54 in Illinois|US 54]. US 54 now terminates between Pittsfield and Griggsville at mile marker 35 on I-72/U.S. [Route 36 in Illinois|US 36]. The US 54 alignment between this point and IL 54's current western terminus has since been replaced by the combined I-72/US 36 freeway and I-55. This is a gap of.
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