Articles filed under IDOT
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10 tips and tidbits to make Thanksgiving travel easierNov 17, 2016 12:00 am - Turkey thawed? Tank full of gas? Nothing over 3.4 ounces in carry-on? Sounds like you're prepared for the big one, but just in case, here's a refresher course to make Th...
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Comment on IDOT spending planOct 20, 2016 1:00 am - The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking input on the development of the upcoming multiyear program for fiscal years 2017-2022. The MYP is a six-year plan th...
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State asks Lake County for snow plowing helpOct 14, 2016 5:30 am - Lake County officials face an unexpected challenge as they prepare for the salting and snowplowing season. The Illinois Department of Transporation is asking whether it ...
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IDOT leader on crosswalk safety: We've got to rethink itOct 10, 2016 5:00 am - In June, cyclist Joni Beaudry was killed by an SUV driver at a busy Mount Prospect crosswalk after activating a yellow beacon that was supposed to keep her and others sa...
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IDOT chief: Route 53 extension won't go to Rauner without 'significant support'Oct 07, 2016 1:00 am - The village of Hawthorn Woods opposes the Route 53 extension. The Route 53 extension could be a road to nowhere if Lake County isn't all-in, the state's transportat...
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Should state keep road money in a 'lockbox'?Sep 12, 2016 5:30 am - “Are Illinois bridges safe to drive under?” likely won't be the question on your mind when voting, but a coalition of economic advocates and road builders hopes it will ...
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Route 45 being repaved in Mundelein, so expect delaysAug 26, 2016 1:00 am - An Illinois Department of Transportation repaving project is creating delays for motorists on a milelong stretch of Route 45 in Mundelein. The roadwork began Wednesday b...
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Barrington gets key funding for Route 14 underpassAug 24, 2016 1:00 am - Barrington has reached another milestone in its long journey toward building a Route 14 underpass at the Canadian National Railway crossing. The Illinois Department of T...
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IDOT seeks ideas for adding toll lanes to I-55 freewayAug 11, 2016 1:00 am - Wanted: A highway builder who doesn't mind taking risks. The Illinois Department of Transportation Thursday asked construction firms to submit ideas on how to build two ...
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IDOT: Watch out for crews in work zones on these roadsJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - The July Fourth weekend typically means freedom from construction, but there are a few roads where closures or lane reductions remain in effect this weekend, the Illinoi...