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Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway awards $53.8 million in Move Illinois construction projects

The Illinois Tollway (IT) board of directors has approved $53.8 million in road and bridge construction, roadway lighting work, and drainage structure cleaning as part of the Move Illinois program. The program, dubbed “Move Illinois: The Tollway Driving the Future,” will span 15 years and provide $12 billion in capital improvements. Since 2012, the program […]

July 8, 2015

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway committee approves funding up to $993 million for Route 53/120 project

A committee formed by the Illinois Tollway (IT) approved funding recommendations that could generate between $745 million and $993 million for the Illinois Route 53/120 extension project. According to an IT release, the committee, convened by the tollway for the project, also recommends IT proceed with studies covering the environmental and engineering aspects of the project, […]

March 16, 2015

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway begins second phase of I-90 widening project

This week the Illinois Tollway (IT) is shifting traffic on the eastern side of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway between the Elgin Toll Plaza and Tri-State Tollway to prepare a work zone for the second phase of the Interstate 90 Rebuilding and Widening Project. The Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is a section of I-90 and […]

March 9, 2015

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway to invest $1.63 billion for transportation infrastructure in 2015

Illinois Tollway plans to spend $1.63 billion on transportation infrastructure improvements in 2015 as part of its $12 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future, the organization announced February 26. Illinois Tollway operates and maintains 286 miles of interstate tollways in 12 counties in northern Illinois. The 15-year Move Illinois program began in 2012 and is […]

February 26, 2015

Roadbuilding

Ho-ho-ho and a cup of Joe! Free Christmas Eve coffee at Illinois Tollway

Good news, coffee lovers! The Illinois Tollway oases 7-Eleven stores and McDonald’s restaurants will offer free cups of coffee to holiday travelers on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The free cups of coffee will be available at the following times and locations: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) Des Plaines Oasis, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. – […]

December 23, 2014

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway helping veterans with free training Dec. 18, Jan. 8

The Illinois Tollway has an ambitious 15-year, $12 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future, and it’s helping veterans get involved. The agency will host four free Veterans Goals Workshops to provide an opportunity for prime contractors, subcontractors and veteran-owned businesses to learn how to identify veteran-owned small businesses or service-disabled, […]

December 17, 2014

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway opens new interchange as part of $2.5 billion project

The Illinois Tollway opened a new ramp connecting Irene Road to the eastbound Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) in Belvidere on Sept. 12 as part of the I-90 Rebuilding and Widening Project. This work is part of the project that will complete a new, full-access Irene Road Interchange by the end of 2015, according to […]

September 15, 2014

Roadbuilding

High school students developing designs to combat tired driving

Calling all high school students! If you have a knack for art or just like creating artwork, now is the chance to help out a good cause and display your talents. The Illinois Tollway, Blick Art Materials and CBRE, commercial real estate services and investment firm, has invited high school art students to participate in […]

August 25, 2014

Roadbuilding

Park & Ride facilities coming to Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)

The Illinois Tollway and Pace will partner to build Park and Ride facilities on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) in coordination with the Tollway’s $2.5 billion I-90 rebuilding and widening project. “This major infrastructure project will help drive economic development throughout the area, and I applaud the Illinois Tollway and Pace for working together to […]

August 6, 2014

Roadbuilding

State agencies focus on travelers for July 4th weekend

With many highway work zones closing for the long weekend, some state agencies are turning their focus to safety and ease of travel for drivers. The Illinois Tollway is putting a major focus on child safety this weekend. The agency suggests drivers in Illinois stop by a Kids Identification and Safety Seat (KISS) event to […]

July 3, 2014

Roadbuilding

PHOTOS: Illinois Tollway names bridge after Medal of Honor recipient Allen J. Lynch

The Illinois Tollway this week recognized Medal of Honor recipient Allen J. Lynch by naming the bridge over the Tri-State Tollway (I-94) after him. Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur, state officials and military veterans gathered on Wednesday for the unveiling of a new sign that officially designates the Grand Avenue Bridge as the “Allen […]

July 3, 2014

Roadbuilding

4 states announce major project developments

Four states have announced major developments in transportation projects this week. Projects in Montana, North Carolina, Illinois and Arkansas were pushed forward, with most receiving a significant amount of funds. Montana A $15.6 million reconstruction project is underway on the notoriously dangerous Highway 80 on Montana’s Highwood Mountains, the Great Falls Tribune reports. Known for […]

June 27, 2014