Aug. 2, 2022
Important: See below for upcoming cutoff date reminders in letting section
IDOT construction technician’s quick thinking helps save a distressed traveler

IDOT Construction Technician Steven Miller and Massac County Sheriff’s Deputy Summer Dixon were in the right place to save a distressed traveler’s life in Southern Illinois in May.
 
Not a Game: New safety campaign highlights real consequences of unsafe driving

Respawns and extra lives can help you win video games, but IDOT’s new safety campaign reminds drivers they only have one life.

Region 2, District 3: Work is progressing in the construction of the new Armour Road bridge crossing the Illinois Central Railroad in Bourbonnais with the demolition of the westbound lanes. Traffic is shifted to the eastbound lanes and reduced to one lane in each direction during the work. Work on eastbound portion of the bridge will begin after the westbound portion is completed.
 
Work began in April and the entire $5.9 million project is scheduled to be completed by July 2023.
Region 5, District 9: The district is inviting the public to learn about and comment on proposed improvements to Illinois 37 from the north edge of Bonnie to Bond Street in Benton through the project website. The proposed work includes resurfacing the existing lanes, widening the shoulders, and extending or replacing culverts throughout the project in Jefferson and Franklin counties.
Letting Update
 
Aug. 5 is the next letting for statewide construction projects that are scheduled in 2022. Here are some dates to note in advance of the letting.

  • Aug. 2 at 4:30 p.m. Request for authorization to bid cutoff (Final date for contractors who are authorized to bid on contracts.) 
  • Aug. 5 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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