Jan. 9, 2025

Rebuilding Illinois: IDOT revitalized, modernized transportation statewide in 2024

Under the leadership of Gov. JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Transportation continued to revitalize and modernize transportation and mobility across the state in 2024. Made possible by the governor’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program, projects transformed highways, transit, railroads, airports, waterways and active transportation everywhere Illinois residents call home, creating safer and more reliable travel options while boosting economic opportunity for generations to come.

Passed in 2019, Rebuild Illinois is investing $45 billion in the state's aging infrastructure, creating jobs and promoting economic growth. Through Sept. 30, approximately $17.2 billion in improvements were made statewide on 6,791 miles of highway, 711 bridges and 1,031 additional safety improvements, ranging from routine maintenance projects and minor resurfacings to extensive interstate and bridge reconstructions.

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Employee Spotlight: Safety Programs Unit Chief Juan David Pava

After joining the IDOT team more than 15 years ago, Juan David Pava currently works as the Safety Programs Unit chief in the Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering. Learn more about his thoughts about his job and his approach in keeping motorists and workers safe.

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Region 5, District 9: Work on the Illinois 149/I-57 teardrop roundabout interchange in West Frankfort in Franklin County has advanced significantly. The $6.3 million improvement project will also include bridge repairs, all new concrete pavement along Illinois 149, and safety enhancements, with pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. The overall project is expected to be completed in 2025. 

Letting Update

Jan. 17 is the first letting for statewide construction projects that are scheduled in 2025. Here are some dates to note in advance of the letting.

• Jan. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Joint venture cutoff (three contractor limit. Date for these groups who want to bid can do so).   
• Jan. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Request for authorization to bid cutoff (Final date for contractors who are authorized to bid on contracts). 
• Jan. 17 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