Feb. 28, 2025

Inaugural sewer cleaning training a success

After a successful October training session on storm sewer cleaning sponsored by IDOT’s Technology Transfer Center, plans are underway to continue the program. Attendees at the inaugural training were treated to a classroom session introduction and in-depth sessions covering storm sewer safety, daily production rates, and equipment use and maintenance before moving outside for live demonstrations.

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View our progress in the 2024 Annual Report 

Our annual report showcases our work and progress throughout 2024 in improving one of the of the most diverse, multimodal transportation systems in the nation.

Visit https://idot.click/2024-annual-report to access the downloadable/print version of IDOT's 2024 Annual Report.

Region 2, District 2: More than 80 people attended an open house Feb. 18 to learn more about the reconstruction of Interstate 39 through Rockford and Cherry Valley. The event, held at CherryVale Mall in Rockford, also included updates on work that will continue this construction season to convert the I-39/U.S. 20 and Harrison Avenue cloverleaf interchange into a diverging-diamond interchange.

Rebuild I-39 is a $302 million, multiyear reconstruction project between the Harrison Avenue interchange and Blackhawk Road. Work began in 2023 with the reconstruction of the I-39/U.S. 20 interchange, which was completed in 2024. Work began in 2024 to convert the Harrison Avenue/U.S. 20 interchange from a cloverleaf to a diverging diamond interchange. The majority of the project will be substantially complete by the end of this year, with miscellaneous work to be completed in early 2026.

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Region 5, District 9: A three-year rehabilitation of the  bridge carrying I-24 over the Ohio River in Massac County will begin, weather permitting, Monday, March 3. Work will install a new deck overlay, replace expansion joints, repair structural steel, paint the bridge and resurface pavement.

To accommodate the work zone, I-24 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction to install a temporary concrete barrier along the centerline. Width restrictions will be in effect through Oct. 14. The times of future restrictions will be announced as the overall $38 million project continues.

The overall project expected to be completed in 2027.

Motorists can expect delays during peak hours and should consider alternate routes to avoid the area. The Brookport bridge, which carries U.S. 45 over the Ohio River, has a weight limit of 15 tons and is closed to semi traffic. The bridge is restricted to 8 feet wide and 9 feet, 6 inches tall. 

Letting Update

March 7 is the next letting for statewide construction projects that are scheduled in 2025. Here are some dates to note in advance of the letting.

• Feb. 28 at 4:30 p.m. Joint venture cutoff (three contractor limit. Date for these groups who want to bid can do so).   
• March 4 at 4:30 p.m. Request for authorization to bid cutoff (Final date for contractors who are authorized to bid on contracts). 
• March 7 at noon Letting (Bids can be submitted until 11:59 a.m. on the day. Bids are shut down at noon). 

If you are new to the IDOT bid letting process or need updated information, following are some helpful resources:

• Transportation Bulletin
• EBids
• Letting Schedule
• Electronic Subscription Service
• Prequalification
• Authorization to Bid
• Bid Bonds