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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 12 MIN

The $60 Million Road to Nowhere: The Amstutz Expressway Story

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The Amstutz Expressway in Waukegan, Illinois, is one of the most expensive infrastructure failures in the U.S. This 2.9-mile highway, which was built in two phases over 16 years, serves fewer than 15,000 vehicles per day and is the epitome of a "road to nowhere." But its story is far from boring. From being featured in Hollywood car chases to its failure to serve its original purpose, this expressway has become a symbol of misguided planning and wasted resources. Tune in to learn about the fascinating history of the Amstutz, why it’s still standing, and how it became an unlikely filming location for movies like The Blues Brothers and Batman Begins.▶ Discover How to Pay Off 💵 Your Mortgage 🏠 in a Few Years 📅: https://www.udemy.com/course/payoff-y... 🎞️ 📖 INCREDIBLE BOOKS▶ How I Make A Six Figure Income On YouTube: https://geni.us/UZ2bnyd▶ How To Get Out Of Debt Fast: https://geni.us/HeWdQi1▶ Rethink Money: https://geni.us/YljOz9▶ Amazing Money Stories: https://geni.us/R7ef▶ Essential Disney Hacks: https://geni.us/cYZO3T0▶ 5 Strategies That Changed My Life: https://geni.us/dxPr▶ Insider Secrets for Transforming Travel: https://geni.us/QzzEgjo▶ Money Is Factscinating: https://geni.us/LckBTAXFOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:▶ Instagram:   / expedition.money  ▶ Facebook:   / expeditionmoney  ▶ LinkedIn:   / expeditionmoney  

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