This is the first IDOT Telegram, stay tuned for future editions
September 17, 2020
Welcome to our new e-newsletter, the Telegram!
The Telegram will arrive twice a month with updates on what IDOT is doing across the state to make Illinois a better place to live, work and visit.
GOING THE EXTRA MILE DURING THE PANDEMIC
IDOT crews delivered PPE throughout the state to combat COVID-19.
The Illinois Department of Transportation made nearly 2,800 deliveries of Personal Protective Equipment since the pandemic hit Illinois in March. PPE, which is vital in the battle against COVID-19, went to healthcare facilities, emergency management agencies, testing sites, veterans homes, hospitals, regional healthcare centers, long-term care sites and other state agencies.
IDOT brings home top AASHTO award for Life or Death campaign
We are proud to announce that the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officialshas recognized IDOT with the highest honor – the coveted Excel Award – for our Life or Death Illinois communications campaign, which weaves together various traffic safety efforts into a single integrated campaign.
Judged by other state DOTs, the top award is a first for IDOT and high praise for our commitment to reducing fatalities on Illinois roads.
Click here to see real stories of those impacted by tragic choices and renew your commitment to helping us keep Illinois roads safe. It truly is a matter of Life or Death.
DISTRICT UPDATES
With some cooperative weather, District 8continues to make good progress on Interstate 255 in the Metro East. Most recently, the primary focus has been on bridge work, pavement drainage systems, barrier wall construction and highway lighting. This month we anticipate completing the median barrier wall and ramp work.
As always, IDOT appreciates the patience of Metro East commuters as we work to complete this much-needed improvement, made possible by the Rebuild Illinois capital program.
Click here to visit the project website for more updates.
District 4 continues progress on the Murray Baker Bridge in Peoria. The project is currently 53% complete and can be viewed on our Flickr page.
District 2 hosted a virtual public meeting for the Illinois 84 reconstruction in Colona on Aug. 27. Click here to view the meeting.
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