Illinois Department of Transportation
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Hitting the road for the holidays? Expect active construction and ongoing work zones along your route. As always, please drive safely, buckle up, ditch distractions, and allow extra travel time!
Current lane closures: prez.ly/Zb0d
Current lane closures: prez.ly/Zb0d
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Hitting the road for the holidays? Expect active construction and ongoing work zones along your route. As always, please drive safely, buckle up, ditch distractions, and allow extra travel time!
Current lane closures: prez.ly/Zb0d
Current lane closures: prez.ly/Zb0d
Exciting news for Southern Illinois!
This week, the city of Carbondale celebrated the opening of the Saluki Greenway, a 2.4-mile stretch dedicated to safety, mobility, and active transportation. The new 10-foot-wide, ADA-accessible multiuse path provides a safer alternative to highway travel.
This week, the city of Carbondale celebrated the opening of the Saluki Greenway, a 2.4-mile stretch dedicated to safety, mobility, and active transportation. The new 10-foot-wide, ADA-accessible multiuse path provides a safer alternative to highway travel.
November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Exciting news for Southern Illinois!
This week, the city of Carbondale celebrated the opening of the Saluki Greenway, a 2.4-mile stretch dedicated to safety, mobility, and active transportation. The new 10-foot-wide, ADA-accessible multiuse path provides a safer alternative to highway travel.
This week, the city of Carbondale celebrated the opening of the Saluki Greenway, a 2.4-mile stretch dedicated to safety, mobility, and active transportation. The new 10-foot-wide, ADA-accessible multiuse path provides a safer alternative to highway travel.
It’s that time of year again, Illinois! ❄️ This week, we joined our friends @ilstatepolice.bsky.social and the Illinois Tollway to kick off snow and ice season.
We’ve been busy topping off materials and getting our snowplows ready to go, but we need your help as you gear up for winter travel. ⬇️
We’ve been busy topping off materials and getting our snowplows ready to go, but we need your help as you gear up for winter travel. ⬇️
November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It’s that time of year again, Illinois! ❄️ This week, we joined our friends @ilstatepolice.bsky.social and the Illinois Tollway to kick off snow and ice season.
We’ve been busy topping off materials and getting our snowplows ready to go, but we need your help as you gear up for winter travel. ⬇️
We’ve been busy topping off materials and getting our snowplows ready to go, but we need your help as you gear up for winter travel. ⬇️
Let’s shape the future of Illinois transit together! Time is running out to register for one of our upcoming virtual public meetings. This is your opportunity to share your ideas and help guide the next phase of Next Move Illinois!
November 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Let’s shape the future of Illinois transit together! Time is running out to register for one of our upcoming virtual public meetings. This is your opportunity to share your ideas and help guide the next phase of Next Move Illinois!
❄️ Snow and ice season is fast approaching, and you'll likely see a snowplow or two on the roadways clearing the way for your safe travels!
Remember: the road in front of the plow won’t be any better than the road behind it, so please give us plenty of room to work. 🤝
Remember: the road in front of the plow won’t be any better than the road behind it, so please give us plenty of room to work. 🤝
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
❄️ Snow and ice season is fast approaching, and you'll likely see a snowplow or two on the roadways clearing the way for your safe travels!
Remember: the road in front of the plow won’t be any better than the road behind it, so please give us plenty of room to work. 🤝
Remember: the road in front of the plow won’t be any better than the road behind it, so please give us plenty of room to work. 🤝
Spoiler alert: It snowed. There is snow. 👀
Use caution if you're traveling through northeast or east central Illinois, especially the Chicago area. If you must travel, please slow down, increase your following distance, and give yourself extra time to get to your destination.
Use caution if you're traveling through northeast or east central Illinois, especially the Chicago area. If you must travel, please slow down, increase your following distance, and give yourself extra time to get to your destination.
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Spoiler alert: It snowed. There is snow. 👀
Use caution if you're traveling through northeast or east central Illinois, especially the Chicago area. If you must travel, please slow down, increase your following distance, and give yourself extra time to get to your destination.
Use caution if you're traveling through northeast or east central Illinois, especially the Chicago area. If you must travel, please slow down, increase your following distance, and give yourself extra time to get to your destination.
Hey, St. Clair County! Join us for a public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, to discuss the proposed improvements to the relocated Illinois 3 corridor in East St. Louis and Sauget. The Phase 1 study will reevaluate options to address traffic safety and mobility throughout the study area. prez.ly/XVzd
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Hey, St. Clair County! Join us for a public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, to discuss the proposed improvements to the relocated Illinois 3 corridor in East St. Louis and Sauget. The Phase 1 study will reevaluate options to address traffic safety and mobility throughout the study area. prez.ly/XVzd
Good news, Rockford area travelers! 🎉 The new diverging diamond interchange at I-39 and U.S. 20/Harrison Avenue is officially OPEN.
November 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Good news, Rockford area travelers! 🎉 The new diverging diamond interchange at I-39 and U.S. 20/Harrison Avenue is officially OPEN.
Hey, Springfield! Join us for a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to discuss plans to upgrade the Sangamon Avenue and Dirksen Parkway intersection with extended turn lanes, new medians, and bike and pedestrian improvements, boosting safety and traffic flow.
November 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Hey, Springfield! Join us for a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to discuss plans to upgrade the Sangamon Avenue and Dirksen Parkway intersection with extended turn lanes, new medians, and bike and pedestrian improvements, boosting safety and traffic flow.
Our hearts will grow fawn'der knowing you will stay alert for deer while behind the wheel. 🥰🦌 Safe driving tips for deer-mating season: prez.ly/6Vzd
November 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Our hearts will grow fawn'der knowing you will stay alert for deer while behind the wheel. 🥰🦌 Safe driving tips for deer-mating season: prez.ly/6Vzd
Happy Halloween from IDOT! 🎃
The best trick is to treat yourself and others to safety: Always buckle up, plan a sober ride, avoid distractions and watch for pedestrians.
The best trick is to treat yourself and others to safety: Always buckle up, plan a sober ride, avoid distractions and watch for pedestrians.
October 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Happy Halloween from IDOT! 🎃
The best trick is to treat yourself and others to safety: Always buckle up, plan a sober ride, avoid distractions and watch for pedestrians.
The best trick is to treat yourself and others to safety: Always buckle up, plan a sober ride, avoid distractions and watch for pedestrians.
Infrastructure vision in action!
Earlier this week, IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and leaders to celebrate a $10M investment transforming Peoria’s Sheridan Road. Enhancing access to Peoria Notre Dame High School and Proctor Hospital into a modern, multi-use corridor. prez.ly/BGzd
Earlier this week, IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and leaders to celebrate a $10M investment transforming Peoria’s Sheridan Road. Enhancing access to Peoria Notre Dame High School and Proctor Hospital into a modern, multi-use corridor. prez.ly/BGzd
October 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Infrastructure vision in action!
Earlier this week, IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and leaders to celebrate a $10M investment transforming Peoria’s Sheridan Road. Enhancing access to Peoria Notre Dame High School and Proctor Hospital into a modern, multi-use corridor. prez.ly/BGzd
Earlier this week, IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and leaders to celebrate a $10M investment transforming Peoria’s Sheridan Road. Enhancing access to Peoria Notre Dame High School and Proctor Hospital into a modern, multi-use corridor. prez.ly/BGzd
Innovation on Illinois 2!
Crews in Rockton literally pushed a 3-million-pound bridge 40+ feet to build a new one faster, safer, and without touching the Rock River. A first-of-its-kind move in Illinois and a big step forward for smarter construction. idot.click/IL-2-bridge
Crews in Rockton literally pushed a 3-million-pound bridge 40+ feet to build a new one faster, safer, and without touching the Rock River. A first-of-its-kind move in Illinois and a big step forward for smarter construction. idot.click/IL-2-bridge
October 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Innovation on Illinois 2!
Crews in Rockton literally pushed a 3-million-pound bridge 40+ feet to build a new one faster, safer, and without touching the Rock River. A first-of-its-kind move in Illinois and a big step forward for smarter construction. idot.click/IL-2-bridge
Crews in Rockton literally pushed a 3-million-pound bridge 40+ feet to build a new one faster, safer, and without touching the Rock River. A first-of-its-kind move in Illinois and a big step forward for smarter construction. idot.click/IL-2-bridge
“You look happier”
Thanks, I'm keeping Halloween spooky and safe with a sober ride home. 👻
Thanks, I'm keeping Halloween spooky and safe with a sober ride home. 👻
October 27, 2025 at 8:56 PM
“You look happier”
Thanks, I'm keeping Halloween spooky and safe with a sober ride home. 👻
Thanks, I'm keeping Halloween spooky and safe with a sober ride home. 👻
And that’s a wrap, Chicago! 🎉 The 3-year Kennedy Expressway rehab project is complete.
The Ontario Street ramps to access the outbound Kennedy (express and local lanes) and the Wilson Avenue exit ramp from the expressway are also OPEN!
The Ontario Street ramps to access the outbound Kennedy (express and local lanes) and the Wilson Avenue exit ramp from the expressway are also OPEN!
October 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
And that’s a wrap, Chicago! 🎉 The 3-year Kennedy Expressway rehab project is complete.
The Ontario Street ramps to access the outbound Kennedy (express and local lanes) and the Wilson Avenue exit ramp from the expressway are also OPEN!
The Ontario Street ramps to access the outbound Kennedy (express and local lanes) and the Wilson Avenue exit ramp from the expressway are also OPEN!
Our new Illinois highway map is here! 🗺️
Featuring a sunset photo along U.S. 34 near La Moille by IDOT Region 2 Engineer Trisha Thompson, winner of this year’s employee map cover contest. Plus, fresh updates to attractions, Amtrak routes, and a nod to Route 66’s 100th anniversary.
Featuring a sunset photo along U.S. 34 near La Moille by IDOT Region 2 Engineer Trisha Thompson, winner of this year’s employee map cover contest. Plus, fresh updates to attractions, Amtrak routes, and a nod to Route 66’s 100th anniversary.
October 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Our new Illinois highway map is here! 🗺️
Featuring a sunset photo along U.S. 34 near La Moille by IDOT Region 2 Engineer Trisha Thompson, winner of this year’s employee map cover contest. Plus, fresh updates to attractions, Amtrak routes, and a nod to Route 66’s 100th anniversary.
Featuring a sunset photo along U.S. 34 near La Moille by IDOT Region 2 Engineer Trisha Thompson, winner of this year’s employee map cover contest. Plus, fresh updates to attractions, Amtrak routes, and a nod to Route 66’s 100th anniversary.
Looking to grow your career in transportation? Join us for a career fair on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at IDOT’s Hanley Building.
Meet recruiters, explore job openings, and learn how IDOT keeps Illinois moving. Pre-register here: idot.click/IDOT-career-...
Meet recruiters, explore job openings, and learn how IDOT keeps Illinois moving. Pre-register here: idot.click/IDOT-career-...
October 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Looking to grow your career in transportation? Join us for a career fair on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at IDOT’s Hanley Building.
Meet recruiters, explore job openings, and learn how IDOT keeps Illinois moving. Pre-register here: idot.click/IDOT-career-...
Meet recruiters, explore job openings, and learn how IDOT keeps Illinois moving. Pre-register here: idot.click/IDOT-career-...
Yesterday, IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and officials to announce a $670k investment to improve North 42nd and 44th Street corridors in Fairmont City.
In Metro East, $3.8B is funded for roads and bridges, including I-270, Illinois 4, and the Illinois 3 Connector. prez.ly/Ugzd
In Metro East, $3.8B is funded for roads and bridges, including I-270, Illinois 4, and the Illinois 3 Connector. prez.ly/Ugzd
October 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Yesterday, IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and officials to announce a $670k investment to improve North 42nd and 44th Street corridors in Fairmont City.
In Metro East, $3.8B is funded for roads and bridges, including I-270, Illinois 4, and the Illinois 3 Connector. prez.ly/Ugzd
In Metro East, $3.8B is funded for roads and bridges, including I-270, Illinois 4, and the Illinois 3 Connector. prez.ly/Ugzd
The wait is almost over Chicago...the local lanes on outbound Kennedy reopens this week!
Crews are reopening traffic, so by 10 a.m. Sunday you’ll be cruising the outbound Kennedy once again. 😎
Crews are reopening traffic, so by 10 a.m. Sunday you’ll be cruising the outbound Kennedy once again. 😎
October 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The wait is almost over Chicago...the local lanes on outbound Kennedy reopens this week!
Crews are reopening traffic, so by 10 a.m. Sunday you’ll be cruising the outbound Kennedy once again. 😎
Crews are reopening traffic, so by 10 a.m. Sunday you’ll be cruising the outbound Kennedy once again. 😎
Hey Kennedy travelers, the end is near! 💯👏
The outbound Kennedy began reopening north of Diversey yesterday, Sept. 29. Addison Street and the Kimball Avenue ramps will reopen Wednesday, keeping the project on track to finish before Thanksgiving. 🥳
The outbound Kennedy began reopening north of Diversey yesterday, Sept. 29. Addison Street and the Kimball Avenue ramps will reopen Wednesday, keeping the project on track to finish before Thanksgiving. 🥳
September 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Hey Kennedy travelers, the end is near! 💯👏
The outbound Kennedy began reopening north of Diversey yesterday, Sept. 29. Addison Street and the Kimball Avenue ramps will reopen Wednesday, keeping the project on track to finish before Thanksgiving. 🥳
The outbound Kennedy began reopening north of Diversey yesterday, Sept. 29. Addison Street and the Kimball Avenue ramps will reopen Wednesday, keeping the project on track to finish before Thanksgiving. 🥳
Rebuilding Chicago: Eight projects combined represent a total investment of nearly $435.8 million, fueled by #RebuildIllinois. Of the projects, one is scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining five to be completed between 2026 and 2031. Learn more: prez.ly/Ogwd
September 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Rebuilding Chicago: Eight projects combined represent a total investment of nearly $435.8 million, fueled by #RebuildIllinois. Of the projects, one is scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining five to be completed between 2026 and 2031. Learn more: prez.ly/Ogwd
IDOT crews have been hard at work cleaning up roadways! From Sept. 1 through Sept. 19, they collected 1,461 bags of litter and debris, totaling 14 tons in Cook and collar counties. 👏
September 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
IDOT crews have been hard at work cleaning up roadways! From Sept. 1 through Sept. 19, they collected 1,461 bags of litter and debris, totaling 14 tons in Cook and collar counties. 👏
Rebuilding Northern Cook County: Nine projects combined represent an investment of nearly $239.2 million, fueled by #RebuildIllinois. Of the projects, five are scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining four to be completed in 2026 and 2027. prez.ly/jbwd
September 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Rebuilding Northern Cook County: Nine projects combined represent an investment of nearly $239.2 million, fueled by #RebuildIllinois. Of the projects, five are scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining four to be completed in 2026 and 2027. prez.ly/jbwd
✈️ Big news in Morris!
IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and local leaders to break ground on a new crosswind runway at Morris Municipal Airport. Nearly $12 million from #RebuildIllinois will boost safety, add 40,000 flights, and strengthen this vital community asset.
Learn more: prez.ly/KOvd
IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and local leaders to break ground on a new crosswind runway at Morris Municipal Airport. Nearly $12 million from #RebuildIllinois will boost safety, add 40,000 flights, and strengthen this vital community asset.
Learn more: prez.ly/KOvd
September 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
✈️ Big news in Morris!
IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and local leaders to break ground on a new crosswind runway at Morris Municipal Airport. Nearly $12 million from #RebuildIllinois will boost safety, add 40,000 flights, and strengthen this vital community asset.
Learn more: prez.ly/KOvd
IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and local leaders to break ground on a new crosswind runway at Morris Municipal Airport. Nearly $12 million from #RebuildIllinois will boost safety, add 40,000 flights, and strengthen this vital community asset.
Learn more: prez.ly/KOvd
Great news! We’re charge-ing forward to expand EV stations across the state. The $18.4 million in NEVI grants will fund 25 new interstate charging stations, making electric vehicle travel more reliable and accessible for Illinois residents and travelers. 🚗🔋
Learn more: prez.ly/O2vd
Learn more: prez.ly/O2vd
September 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Great news! We’re charge-ing forward to expand EV stations across the state. The $18.4 million in NEVI grants will fund 25 new interstate charging stations, making electric vehicle travel more reliable and accessible for Illinois residents and travelers. 🚗🔋
Learn more: prez.ly/O2vd
Learn more: prez.ly/O2vd