Английская Википедия:Illinois Route 165

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Illinois Route 165 (IL 165) is a Шаблон:Convert east–west state route in east-central Illinois. It runs from IL 9 east of Bloomington to IL 47 in Sibley. The route was established in 1924 along its current alignment. IL 165 is maintained by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Route description

Route 165 begins at an intersection with Illinois Route 9 in unincorporated McLean County east of Bloomington. It heads north through farmland into Towanda Township, passing through the community of Merna. The route turns east after leaving Merna and enters Blue Mound Township. Route 165 continues east to Cooksville, where it turns north before heading east into Martin Township. The route heads northeast before turning east along the northern border of Colfax. It continues east along the border between Martin and Lawndale townships, which becomes the border between Anchor and Cropsey townships. At Anchor, Route 165 heads north into Cropsey Township. It then turns east, crossing a railroad before entering Ford County. The route passes through Sullivant Township before terminating at Illinois Route 47 in Sibley. Illinois 165 is a rural undivided two-lane road for its entire length.

History

Route 165 was designated along its current route under the 1924 State Bond Issue bill for the purpose of connecting Sibley, Anchor, Colfax, Cooksville, and Merna. It was first marked on the 1929 highway map; at this point, the route between Cooksville and Colfax had not been paved. The entire route was paved by 1930.

External links

• Illinois Highways Page: Routes 161 through 180