Aug. 19, 2022
Important: See below for upcoming cutoff date reminders in letting section
Employee Spotlight: Karen Dvorsky, District 4 Program Development Engineer

Engineering is in Karen Dvorsky’s blood. Her dad, as well as four of six siblings, husband and two of their three children are all engineers. As District 4’s Program Development Engineer, Dvorsky leads her staff in accomplishing the district’s annual and multi-year programs.
 
Taking a closer look at e-scooters to boost equitable, sustainable transportation

The Illinois Center for Transportation and Illinois Department of Transportation examine how services like shared e-bikes and scooters in Chicago can provide more sustainable transit solutions.

Region 1, District 1: Patching and resurfacing is underway on 13.6 miles of Interstate 55 in Will County. The work zone is from Weber Road to I-80.
 
To complete the work, motorists should expect various overnight and weekend lane and partial ramp closures on both sides of I-55. The closures will take place from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays, with weekend closures starting at 9 p.m. Fridays to 10 a.m. Sundays. At least one lane in each direction will remain open.
 
The $47.6 million project is expected to wrap up in spring 2023.
Region 5, District 8: Comments are being accepted through Aug. 23 regarding plans to improve the Interstate 64 and Illinois 111 interchange in St. Clair County. The project involves replacing the Illinois 111 bridge over I-64 and improving the interchange between the two highways.
 
Information about the proposed improvement will be available for review on the project website. Written comments can be sent to 1102 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, Ill., 62234. Comments may also be submitted via email to Matthew.Meyer@illinois.gov. All comments received before Aug. 23 will become part of the meeting record.
Letting Update
 
Sept. 23 is the next letting for statewide construction projects that are scheduled in 2022. Here are some dates to note in advance of the letting.

  • Sept. 2 at 4:30 p.m. Prequalification cutoff (Date that contractors must be qualified to bid on contracts.)
  • Sept. 16 at 4:30 p.m. Joint venture cutoff (three contractor limit. Date for these groups who want to bid can do so.)
  • Sept. 20 at 4:30 p.m. Request for authorization to bid cutoff (Final date for contractors who are authorized to bid on contracts.) 
  • Sept. 23 at noon Letting (Bids can be submitted until 11:59 a.m. on the day. Bids are shut down at noon.) 
 
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