Articles filed under IDOT
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Why are there more fatal crashes when there's less traffic?Jan 17, 2022 4:30 am - It was troubling when deadly vehicle crashes rose by 16% in 2020 compared to 2019 even though COVID-19 decimated the number of cars on the roads. Now it's a trend, accor...
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Summer road work, Southwest surge and stadium synergy among 2022 transportation predictionsDec 27, 2021 4:30 am - An underdog will continue its rise at O'Hare International Airport. A day of reckoning will come for transit if riders stay away. And, a construction windfall will mean ...
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Task force begins work on alternate uses Route 53 extension corridorDec 20, 2021 12:00 am - The work of determining alternatives to a controversial road in the Route 53 corridor from Long Grove to Grayslake began Monday with a promise to hear all interests and ...
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Five things to know before traveling during holidaysNov 22, 2021 4:30 am - Should I go to the family Thanksgiving bash in Michigan? Will gas prices drop before my holiday trip? Why are rental cars triple the pre-pandemic cost? Serenity now. Her...
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What's in the infrastructure bill for the suburbs? Ambiguous millions, experts sayNov 15, 2021 4:30 am - After months of negotiations, Congress finally passed a massive infrastructure package expected to be signed Monday by President Joe Biden. Does that mean workers will s...
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Route 64 pavement repairs in Villa ParkSep 05, 2021 1:00 am - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Friday that pavement repairs on eastbound North Avenue (Route 64) at Lincoln Avenue in Villa Park will require a clos...
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Route 53 bridge repairs set to start Sept. 7Aug 24, 2021 1:00 am - Repairs to the bridge that carries southbound Route 53 over Northwest Highway in Palatine, Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows will begin, weather permitting, Tuesday,...
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Barrington rail crossing to close for repairsAug 23, 2021 1:00 am - The Union Pacific Railroad crossing on Route 59, north of Main Street/County Line Road, in Barrington, is scheduled to be closed for repairs. The Illinois Department of ...
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Route 60 resurfacing work to start MondayAug 12, 2021 1:00 am - Resurfacing of Townline Road (Route 60) from east of the Des Plaines River to Riverwoods Road in Mettawa will require daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting...
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Route 62 bridge work in AlgonquinAug 11, 2021 1:00 am - Cleaning and painting of the Algonquin Road (Route 62) bridge over the Fox River, in Algonquin, will begin, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 16, the Illinois Department ...