It replaced the West Side Elevated Highway, built between 1929 and 1951, which was shut down in 1973 due to neglect and lack of maintenance, and was dismantled by 1989.
Jalan ini menggantikan West Side Elevated Highway yang dibangun antara 1929 dan 1951, dan ditutup pada 1973 karena terabaikan dan kurang perawatan, dan akhirnya dihancurkan pada 1989.