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Tag: Illinois Department of Transportation
Roadbuilding
Crews excavate and build underpass beneath active railroad tracks in Ill.
The video below shows time-lapse construction of the Rev. Jon A. Sibley, Sr. Underpass in Galesburg, Illinois. The $27 million Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) project included excavating beneath three BNSF railroad tracks to run a five-lane roadway under them. During construction, two of the three railroad tracks had to be operational at all times. […]
July 26, 2019
Roadbuilding
Ill. doubles gas tax to fund $45 billion infrastructure, capital plan
Illinois is the fourth state this year to have increased gas taxes to address road and bridge needs. More information here on Equipment World.
July 8, 2019
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Union billboards warn Ill. drivers of deteriorated I-80 bridge conditions
Union billboards warn drivers of the condition of an Interstate 80 bridge in the state of Illinois. More on the condition of the bridge on Equipment World.
March 5, 2019
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Researchers use quarry by-product to improve pavement stability and longevity
Researchers constructed 12 HMA roadways and four construction platform test sections and subjected them to real-life traffic and environmental conditions.
February 18, 2019
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Three-year delay expected for untangling Chicago’s Spaghetti Bowl interchange
The rebuilding of the Jane Byrne Interchange was expected to be completed in 2019; however, the $600 million project's deadline has been extended to 2022.
December 24, 2018
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Ill. Tollway, local governments move ahead with two new interchanges in west suburbs
The Illinois Tollway reached agreements with local governments regarding new interchanges projects in the western suburbs. See what the changes will offer here.
October 29, 2018
Roadbuilding
Ill. DOT outlines FY 2019 Highway Improvement Program
According to the Illinois Association of Aggregates Producers, the IDOT 2019 Highway Improvement Program provides $2.269 billion for Illinois roads and bridges.
September 21, 2018
Roadbuilding
TFIC takes legislators on tour of Ill. roads, bridges to stress need for transportation funding
Illinois state legislators are touring the state of Illinois to gain insight on the state's needs for transportation infrastructure funding. Details here.
September 12, 2018
Roadbuilding
Explosion neatly dismantles old Meredosia bridge into Ill. River
Video footage shows the demolition of an old Illinois bridge that collapses in the Illinois River. Check out the video footage here on Equipment World.
September 10, 2018
Roadbuilding
Big blast takes down Ill. bridge in seconds
A massive blast took down an Illinois bridge in a matter of seconds. The blast was caught on video and can be seen right here on Equipment World.
September 4, 2018
Roadbuilding
Kenny Construction awarded $39M I-90 improvement project in Chicago
Kenny Construction Co has won a $39 million interstate improvement contract by the IDOT for the westbound Interstate 90 project in Chicago. Get details here!
August 3, 2018
Roadbuilding
$11B Ill. road, bridge plan has new ‘asset management’ focus
The Illinois DOT's plans have been modified to an asset management approach focused on roads, bridges, and smaller repairs intended to save money over time.
May 31, 2018
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