Use The Old Highway System to Beat the New Highway System
Once upon a time, before O'Hare was built, the best way to get from the City to the NW Burbs was either Higgins Road, or Northwest Highway (aka, Rte 41).Then, R. J. Daley built the Kennedy.
40 years later, the Kennedy is not so good. There aren't enough lanes to handle all the traffic, and the people who live near it don't want their houses blown up (not to mention those pesky bridges that would have to be expanded).
So, what do we do? Like Aragorn of Aragon, we must take the road less traveled - re-opening the paths of the dead; yes, that's right - take Higgins Road and NW Highway!
These two roads remain relatively high-flowing, especially when compared to the terrible Kennedy. NW Highway in particular is amazing, due to its relatively low number of stoplights.
I've been doing it for the last week or so on my drive home, and it's averaging at least 15 minutes faster home - plus a 2mpg improvement in fuel efficiency. Funny how your car reacts to not being in stop-and-go all day!
I recommend looking at these local roads as an alternative to your daily commute home. Best of luck!
posted by Jon @ 3:50 PM
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