i55 south of i80 Chicago

Shoulders are not for parking. It’s a ticketable offense, as it’s considered part of the roadway. Don’t do it, guys/gals.

 

Seems some folks state "NO SHOULDER PARKING" which clearly appears to be a CHALLENGE, hence, a small yet credible increase in NON as well EMERGENCY SHOULDER PARKING.
Difficult to ascertain if NON or EMERGENCY as some drivers know NOT the difference.

 

The sad part is 10 minutes south of that interchange is the Petro in Channahon. About 20-25 minutes west is the T/A and the Pilot in Morris. The Petro especially has plenty of parking!

 

I came thru there on 80 eb about 11am this morning and 55 south was still closed , what a mess ! As all traffic was being pushed onto 80 , the Minooka exit was plugged and backed up at least a mile on the wb side ....on the eb side houbolt rd exit plugged and backed up almost to Minooka.
Des Plaines river Bridge jammed up a mile or so with every one trying to get off on rt 53 .

 

There is also Loves and Speedway with truck parking nearby.