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Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) Grand Opening Celebration - November 11, 2007



Bikers line up near the start of the ride. Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Roll the Tollway Bikers line up near the start of the ride.
Over 6000 bikers crossed over the Des Plaines River Valley Bridge during the 20-mile ride. Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Roll the Tollway More than 6,000 bikers crossed over the Des Plaines River Valley Bridge during the 20-mile ride.
L. Tammy Duckworth fires the starter pistol for the 5K. SALUTE, Inc. Veterans Memorial Tollway 5K Run/Walk/Roll L. Tammy Duckworth fires the starter pistol for the 5K.
5K participants walked across the Des Plaines River Valley Bridge. SALUTE, Inc. Veterans Memorial Tollway 5K Run/Walk/Roll 5K participants walked across the Des Plaines River Valley Bridge.
A moment of silence was taken for all of the Veterans being honored. Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) Dedication Ceremony A moment of silence was taken for all of the Veterans being honored.
The North-South Tollway is officially re-named the Veterans Memorial Tollway at the dedication ceremony. Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) Dedication Ceremony The North-South Tollway is officially re-named the Veterans Memorial Tollway at the dedication ceremony.
Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, along with Tollway Board Members and Executive Director, cuts the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the I-355 South Extension. Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) Dedication Ceremony Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, along with Tollway Board Members and Executive Director, cuts the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the I-355 South Extension.