Articles filed under IDOT
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Tree removal planned along Route 53 in Rolling MeadowsNov 19, 2024 2:30 pm - The Illinois Department of Transportation will be performing tree removal along Route 53 in Rolling Meadows as part of upcoming bridge upgrades, city officials say.
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IDOT opens another diverging diamond traffic tamer at I-55 interchangeOct 07, 2024 7:29 pm - There’s a new diverging diamond interchange at the problematic I-55 and Route 59 interchange.
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Is Tesla above license plate laws? We answer that, plus your questions on train noise and constructionSep 29, 2024 9:00 pm - From ‘horn-crazy’ trains in Arlington Heights to suspected EV scofflaws, we’re listening.
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Region scores over $300 million grant to get trains and cars moving fasterSep 20, 2024 5:09 pm - An influx of federal cash will help fix a notorious train bottleneck in Chicago plus help reduce flooding on I-290 in the suburbs.
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An Autobahn free-for-all? Drivers cringe at speeders, state police defend enforcement amid officer shortagesAug 11, 2024 8:00 pm - Can you get away with speeding in Illinois? Some drivers cite lax enforcement and are “amazed there aren’t more accidents and deaths.”
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Busiest day at O’Hare? Cheapest gas? Here’s four getaway tips for the FourthJul 02, 2024 7:07 pm - Making your July Fourth escape Wednesday? So are millions of others, so plan accordingly, experts say.
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The gas tax hike goes into effect Monday. Here’s how much you’ll pay at the pumpJun 30, 2024 7:01 pm - Monday’s fuel hike means the average Illinois driver will pay $184 more a year in gas taxes than in 2019. Here’s a look at how much the MFT generates a year, plus driver reaction
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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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Hopping on the Kennedy for Cubs, concerts? More lane closures aheadMay 17, 2024 6:00 am - Just when you thought the inbound Kennedy Expressway lanes were free and clear — they're not. Illinois Department of Transportation crews begin installing a massive over...
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‘Right now, it’s almost a nightmare’: After years of crashes, IDOT eyeing fix for exit ramp in ElginMay 13, 2024 6:00 am - Elgin resident Christopher Hilton’s wish is simple — a yard without careening cars. After years of screeching tires and hawklike vigilance when his three kids play outsid...