The Illinois Department of Transportation’s Connecting Springfield – Jefferson and Madison Street Underpasses is a top 12 finalist in the America’s Transportation Awards competition. The competition is on as the Top 12 projects—made up of the top three scoring projects from each regional competition— compete for the Grand Prize and People’s Choice awards. Winners will be announced at AASHTO’s annual meeting this November in Salt Lake City, both winning $10,000 for a transportation charity or sch

New state transportation boss looking to cure Kennedy construction ‘headache,' focus on speeding up projects

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Colorado Department of Transportation reports multiple road closures due to weather

12K views · 44 reactions | In addition to reducing visibility, blowing snow can also lead to black ice forming on road surfaces. Travel will be hazardous in many areas of the state overnight. | Illinois Department of Transportation | Facebook

24K views · 167 reactions | Current situation statewide: I̶c̶e̶,̶ ̶i̶c̶e̶,̶ ̶b̶a̶b̶y̶ Salt, salt, baby.  | Illinois Department of Transportation | Facebook

Hey Chicago! Check this out. IDOT has deployed the Road Zipper for the current Hubbard’s Cave work on the inbound Kennedy Expressway. Work on Hubbard’s Cave began last month with bridge cleaning, painting and underpass LED light installation. Here are a few interesting facts about the zipper: ❗ Has only been used three times in Illinois in the past 23 years! ❗ Innovative method of traffic control. ❗ Accelerates construction. ❗ Cost effective. ❗ Improves traffic mobility. ❗ Protects work crews an

11K views · 59 reactions | If you are out this afternoon and evening, please build plenty of extra time in your schedules. Our trucks and plows are on the road, but only can move as fast as traffic allows. #ilwx #ILtraffic | Illinois Department of Transportation | Facebook

Snow driving tips for winter storms? IDOT shares how to handle icy, snowy road conditions