January 13, 2022
Important: Upcoming cutoff date reminders in letting section
IDOT in 2021: Rebuild Illinois continues with completed projects, launch of new major projects and initiatives
The Illinois Department of Transportation, under the leadership of Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman, continued to make transformational investments in infrastructure, people and communities through the Rebuild Illinois capital program, with major projects delivered or coming to life across the state in 2021.
 
Illinois Take A Shine to Solar Energy

As one of the state’s largest landowners, IDOT is preparing for a greener future by doing its part to make Illinois a leader in renewable energy. Learn more about which of our facilities could see solar panels installed in the future.
Region 1: District 1 has nearly completed a $16.85 million project aimed at reducing crashes on a stretch of U.S. 20 between Hampshire and Marengo in McHenry County. The project improved intersections with Coral and West Union roads, resurfaced sections of U.S. 20, and expanded a culvert to reduce flooding and accommodate heavy loads. These projects were completed by the end of 2021.

The project also converted two intersections into roundabouts. Construction of the first intersection, with Harmony Road, was completed in 2020. A second roundabout, with Marengo, Beck and North Union roads, opened at the end of 2021. Work resumes this spring to finish that project.
Region 5: District 8 opened the Delhi Bypass in Jersey County to all four lanes of traffic on Dec. 22, several months ahead of schedule. The $18.6 million project, a cornerstone of Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program in the Metro East, built a new road by expanding U.S. 67 from two to four lanes, beginning in Godfrey and progressing north 2.4 miles around Delhi.
Letting Update
 
Jan. 21 is the first letting for statewide construction projects that are scheduled in 2022. Here are some dates to note in advance of the letting.
 
  • Jan. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Joint venture cutoff (three contractor limit. Date for these groups who want to bid can do so.)
  • Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Request for authorization to bid cutoff (Final date for contractors who are authorized to bid on contracts.)
  • Jan. 21 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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