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The Transportation News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about transportation safety, roads, innovations, and public transportation. |
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06/29/09 - IDOT officials stress safety as motorists hit the roadways for the Fourth of July weekend
IDOT suspends lane closures to give motorists a break
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gary Hannig today urged Illinois drivers to buckle up and stay sober as they get ready to hit the roadways for the Fourth of July weekend. Secretary Hannig also announced that IDOT will make sure roads are open wherever possible, but some projects will continue, resulting in lane closures over the holiday weekend. Motorists are advised to comply with the posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour while driving through a work zone at all times.
05/20/09 - Illinois Department of Transportation unveils $11.25 Billion Multi-Year Highway Improvement Program
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig today unveiled an $11.25 billion Multi-year Highway Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2010-2015 that focuses on maintenance of the current road system. The proposal aims to preserve and maintain the existing highway system of roads and bridges, upgrade existing facilities for congestion mitigation and safety improvements and expand the system to help spur economic development in the state of Illinois.
05/20/09 - IDOT Announces Fourth Annual Work Zone Safety Statewide Calendar Contest
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is honoring 12 students from across the state today who participated in the 2008-2009 Fourth Annual Illinois Work Zone Safety Calendar Contest. The drawings of the twelve finalists will appear in the 2010 Illinois Work Zone Safety Calendar, which will be distributed at IDOT events across Illinois.
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