The Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association continues to monitor the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on our industry. The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak remains extremely fluid and any status may change rapidly. Here are updates as of May 1, 2020:
The Governor officially issued Executive Order (EO) 2020-32 on April 30, 2020 which extends the "stay-at-home" order until May 30, 2020. According to the EO, a face-covering (a mask or cloth face-covering) shall be required when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. This requirement would apply to job-sites.
IAPA has been notified that there have been some supply disruptions due to COVID-19. Contractors should contact the appropriate agency office to resolve any issues which may potentially delay the project schedule.
The Illinois Tollway will allow for the electronic submittal of material delivery tickets. The Tollway is not requiring but encouraging measures that reduce contact between individuals, which includes e-Ticketing. Construction Bulletin No. 20-01 Alternate Material Delivery Ticket Procedures provides details.
The IL DOT held its April 24, 2020 letting as planned. Specifications and plans for the June 12, 2020 letting are expected to be posted May 8, 2020 as scheduled.
