The new segment remained toll-free until 7 a.m. August 20. A rainy September pushed back the opening of the other half of the south loop by two months. The second half of the south loop, from Elm Place to New Orleans Street, opened at 2 p.m. April 15, 2002.
The toll-free segment remained free until August 20th, a rainy September delayed the opening of the other half of the south loop by two months, and the second half of the south loop opened on April 15, 2002 at 2 p.m.