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https://idot.illinois.govThe Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) facilitates the inter-connectivity of all transportation modes for the efficient movement of people and goods. The roots of the agency can be traced back more than a century, for as long as cars, highways, and air traffic have moved people around the state. IDOT sends traffic-related news releases to The Lansing Journal, and we publish those that are relevant to readers in our community.
Lansing awarded $311,187.40 in Rebuild Illinois grants
Pritzker administration announces $250 million in infrastructure grants to Illinois counties, municipalities and townships
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 3, 2020) – Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the second of six $250 million grants to counties, municipalities, and townships to address local transportation needs. The funding...
Multi-year plan will invest $21.3 billion in Illinois roads and bridges
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
METRO EAST, Ill. (July 23, 2020) – Today Gov. JB Pritzker released a $21.3 billion plan to improve Illinois roads and bridges over the next six years, as part of his Rebuild Illinois capital plan.
“Illinois remains a hub for commerce and transit,"...
IDOT’s post-monarch mowing season runs July 1–August 15
Motorists urged to stay alert and slow down when encountering crews
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 9, 2020) – The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that seasonal mowing operations have resumed throughout the state. Motorists should be prepared to slow down, put...
IDOT ready for pavement blowouts during this week’s heat wave
Motorists should remain alert, anticipate slowdowns and temporary work zones
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 7, 2020) – With extreme heat dominating the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation cautioned motorists to be on the lookout for pavement buckling on roads throughout the state.
“One of...
Law enforcement to step up traffic safety enforcement for holiday weekend
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 2, 2020) – Law enforcement officers throughout the state are taking part in the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to keep impaired drivers off the roads. The stepped-up effort will extend through July 6.
"Our goal, as always,...
Eisenhower to Kennedy ramp closing June 1
“Texas U-turn” detour will utilize Taylor Street interchange via outbound Dan Ryan
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 23, 2020) – As part of the ongoing Jane Byrne Interchange reconstruction, the ramp from the inbound Eisenhower Expressway (Interstate 290) to the outbound Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94)...
Illinois Department of Transportation announces upcoming weekend closures to remove Montrose bridge
Kennedy, Edens lane and ramp closures to take place over three weekends
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CHICAGO, Ill. (April 20, 2020) – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that as part of the efforts to rebuild Montrose Avenue over the Kennedy Expressway (Interstate 90/94), weekend lane...
IDOT prepared for blast of winter weather
Public advised to avoid unnecessary travel
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 16, 2020) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning the public that winter weather will affect much of the state this evening through Friday night, with some areas possibly receiving up to 8...
Public meeting scheduled for next phase of Jane Byrne Interchange project
Wednesday, March 18, 5:00–7:00pm
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CHICAGO, Ill. (March 9, 2020) – The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a public meeting March 18 at the University of Illinois at Chicago to share updates on the status of the Jane Byrne Interchange project. Work will...
Call the right play for Super Bowl safety
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 30, 2020) – For the Super Bowl this Sunday, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and local law enforcement throughout the state are calling a timeout to spread two important safety messages – “Drive Sober or Get...