March 30, 2022
Important: See below for upcoming cutoff date reminders in letting section
Travel smart: IDOT and U of I help develop guidelines for smart work zones
 
IDOT and University of Illinois researchers are creating guidelines to determine where smart work zone systems need to be implemented on Illinois highways to avoid potential problems.
Employee Spotlight: Jason Osborn, Director, Office of Intermodal Project Implementation
 
In his role at IDOT, Jason Osborn, director of the Office of Intermodal Project Implementation, manages the flow of needed funds that support aviation, transit, passenger rail and railroad planning throughout the state.
 
Region 3, District 4: Work continues to progress to replace the Pinecrest Drive overpass at Interstate 74 in East Peoria with a structure that will have a higher clearance. The overpass has been struck multiple times in recent years.

The western half of the bridge was completed in 2021. The entire bridge is scheduled to be completed in late summer.
Region 4, District 6: Repairs resumed on the Quincy Memorial Bridge (eastbound U.S. 24) over the Mississippi River. The remaining work consists of improving the road surface, painting, structural steel repairs and other miscellaneous work.

Two-way traffic will be maintained on the Bayview Bridge (westbound U.S. 24) during the closure, which is expected to last through mid-summer.
Letting Update
 
April 29 is the next letting for statewide construction projects that are scheduled in 2022. Here are some dates to note in advance of the letting.

  • April 8 at 4:30 p.m. Prequalification cutoff (Date that contractors must be qualified to bid on contracts.) 
  • April 22 at 4:30 p.m. Joint venture cutoff (three contractor limit. Date for these groups who want to bid can do so.)
  • April 26 at 4:30 p.m. Request for authorization to bid cutoff (Final date for contractors who are authorized to bid on contracts.)
  • April 29 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:
 
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