Articles filed under IDOT
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New lane openings spell relief for Route 137 in LibertyvilleFeb 20, 2014 12:01 am - A road project that has riled local officials because of delays took a giant leap this week, though many motorists who long ago chose to avoid the area may not be aware ...
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Rolling Meadows wants Meacham Road funds heldFeb 20, 2014 12:01 am - Elected officials agree that Rolling Meadows will not cooperate in a Meacham Road widening project in the foreseeable future, but the city council decided informally Tue...
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Rocky roads! How to navigate pothole territory safelyJan 13, 2014 11:00 am - The car in front of you suddenly lurches into the next lane. Drunken driver? Spilled coffee? This week, the most likely answer is potholes as the dreaded freeze/thaw cyc...
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Improve your winter driving IQJan 13, 2014 4:30 am - Oh, those treacherous winter commutes in my old hatchback, creeping along icy roads, fearful of getting stuck. Good thing I've got my trusty Subaru with its anti-lock br...
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Fatal accidents raise safety questions on Oakton StreetJan 12, 2014 7:00 am - Two deadly accidents within six months on Oakton Street near Elk Grove Village have caused some people to question whether safety measures couldn't be installed. The fat...
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Traffic relief at Libertyville intersection depends on weatherJan 11, 2014 7:00 am - The new pavement and medians at routes 21 and 137 in Libertyville are complete, but opening all lanes of the busy intersection remains a vexing moving target. Crews were...
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IDOT website helps drivers:Dec 18, 2013 4:56 pm - The Illinois Department of Transportation’s Getting Around Illinois website provides the latest on winter driving conditions, ongoing road construction, traffic volumes ...
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Traffic shift for Route 21/137 project:Dec 12, 2013 3:08 pm - Weather permitting, traffic on Route 137 and Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue) in the Libertyville area will be placed in a new configuration Friday to complete remaining medi...
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Rt. 31/120 choke point gets some first aidDec 05, 2013 11:34 am - For anyone who’s fumed in traffic at the junction of Routes 31 and 120 in McHenry, relief is in sight. Gov. Pat Quinn’s office Thursday announced a $7.2 million contract...
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Route 21/137 intersection work:Dec 02, 2013 12:19 pm - Work on the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21) and Route 137 in Libertyville will move into high gear with night work scheduled for Tuesday. Also on Tuesday, no...