Springfield, other Central Illinois communities to receive more buses, paratransit vehicles thanks to state grant
Central Illinois is set to get 25 more paratransit vehicles, thanks to a state grant. State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) noted in a recent news release that three transportation agencies from Springfield are getting new paratransit vehicles.
CNI: With influx of state and federal funding, Illinois looks to add enough chargers to support 1 million EVs
By COLE LONGCOR Capitol News Illinois clongcor@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois’ electric vehicle charging infrastructure is on pace to double this year, buoyed by an influx of state and federal dollars. The investments are aimed at supporting both federal and
CNI: Transportation workers rally for new contract amid negotiations with state
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois abbeduto@capitolnewsillinois.com Groups of Illinois Department of Transportation workers represented by local Teamsters unions rallied at facilities in Collinsville and Springfield Wednesday after recently passing a strike authorization and filing complaints against
IDOT asks greater community to drive with caution as maintenance crews scour the highways for potholes
IDOT maintenance crews are repairing potholes on state highways and interstates across Illinois. Non-emergency patching operations usually occur during non-peak travel periods and often require temporary lane closures. Recent heavy snow, rains, and freezing temperatures have caused
Upcoming winter storm to impact travel and safety of Illinois residents later this week
The winter storm hitting Illinois will impact travel. The Illinois Department of Transportation says the severe weather will create slick conditions, reduced visibility, and slower travel across much of the state. IDOT has more than 1800 trucks
I-74 construction in Vermilion County expected to start back in March, on track to be finished by end of 2024
The construction on I-74 in Vermilion County is expected to start back up in late March. The Illinois Department of Transportation said they’re waiting until the weather gets warmer to finish things up. They will be patching
IDOT to host online workshops for disadvantaged businesses
Throughout the month of January the Illinois Department of Transportation will be hosting free virtual workshops in its Building Blocks of Success series to support Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in strengthening skills and bidding on state projects. IDOT
Sangamon County Highway Department notes plow inspections are complete and county flush with rock salt for winter months
The Sangamon County Highway Department said plow inspections and testing are complete – along with being fully staffed for plow drivers. Officials also said they are also not worried about running out of road salt this season.
IDOT gets national recognition for innovative solar panel installation
The Illinois Department of Transportation has been recognized for an innovative project designed to reduce fossil fuel consumption. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recognized IDOT’s study for the installation of solar panels on
IDOT warns residents and commuters that Illinois 125 work in Cass County has begun
On Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a 13-mile resurfacing project on Illinois 125 in Cass County – between U.S. 67 in Beardstown and Illinois 78 in Virginia – is underway. IDOT noted that traffic