Transportation
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Tollway faces temporary restraining order on major interchange constructionJun 25, 2024 11:01 am - Amid a legal fight over the Illinois tollway terminating a construction contract, a DuPage judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the agency from hiring another firm.
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With money to plan greenway, what’s next for defunct Route 53 extension — and should IDOT get paid?Jun 23, 2024 4:42 pm - As environmentalists and residents welcome a greenway on $54 million of land IDOT bought to extend Route 53, some caution against a “willy-nilly” giveaway.
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State highway shootings decline as critics sue over ‘dragnet surveillance’
Jun 23, 2024 7:59 am - Illinois State Police say an automated license plate reader program has helped the agency identify witnesses or suspects in 82 percent of highway shooting cases this year, including all eight that resulted in a death.
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Railroad crossing, bridge replacement will slow down Libertyville-area driversJun 18, 2024 8:00 am - Two projects, one short and the other much longer in duration, soon will be affecting travel in the Libertyville area.
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After key role in ‘bus renaissance,’ Megabus files for bankruptcyJun 17, 2024 4:53 pm - Once a Chicago fixture and go-to for cheap rides, Megabus’ parent company is filing for bankruptcy after a pandemic slump.
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Some traffic disruptions coming as IDOT replaces Route 53 noise wallsJun 17, 2024 11:39 am - Here’s where you can expect noise wall work on Route 53 starting this week.
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‘I’m getting a what?’ Rental company EV swaps can be daunting for driversJun 16, 2024 9:24 pm - Surprise, surprise! Your rental car is an electric vehicle and it’s just tough if you’ve never driven one before.
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Input sought on plans to improve Riverwoods RoadJun 14, 2024 4:34 pm - The Lake County of Division of Transportation is seeking input on plans to improve Riverwoods Road from Deerfield Road to Route 22 and Duffy Lane from Riverwoods Road to ...
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Greg Lorenzi joins HNTB as rail program managerJun 13, 2024 3:00 pm - Greg Lorenzi has joined HNTB as a rail program manager. Lorenzi brings more than 30 years of experience in rail systems, transit, urban infrastructure and strategic development to his new role.
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Public meeting June 26 on road improvements near Lake Zurich, Hawthorn WoodsJun 13, 2024 11:31 am - The Lake County Division of Transportation will hold a public information meeting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 26, to discuss the preferred alternative design and a summary...