Why Chicago Has Highway Bridges for Airplanes

Why Chicago Has Highway Bridges for Airplanes

In this episode, we explore the unique transportation design at O’Hare International Airport, where airplanes cross highways on bridges built for cars. Discover how Chicago’s layered infrastructure, including elevated trains and underground freight tunnels, led to the construction of these aircraft bridges over the Kennedy Expressway. Built in the 1960s to support jets like the Boeing 747, these structures enabled O’Hare to expand while preserving essential roadways, demonstrating the city's commitment to being America's transportation crossroads. #Chicago #AviationHistory #ItsHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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