February 28, 2022
Important: See below for upcoming cutoff date reminders in letting section
Canton students get close look at bridge project

A building trades class from Canton High School received a close-up view of IDOT construction work during a site visit of a highway project in Fulton County. Students observed the first of three phases of work on a $10 million project to replace an outdated bridge on U.S. 24/Illinois 9 over Copperas Creek outside of Banner, southwest of Peoria.
 
Building Blocks of Success: IDOT hosts DBE workshops in March

The Office of Business and Workforce Diversity will host free virtual workshops in March as part of Building Blocks of Success, a continuing series of free virtual workshops for firms interested in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program and strengthening their skills.
 
Honoring IDOT’s own during Engineering Week
 
Engineering Week on Feb. 20-26 allowed IDOT to recognize the work of our more than 1,110 civil, electrical, geotechnical, structural, hydraulic and construction engineers and their efforts to advance the state's evolving transportation infrastructure. We’re proud to celebrate this week by highlighting the work of all the engineers who call IDOT home.
 
See the profiles highlighted this year here.
Region 1: District 1 is inviting the public to learn more and comment about the preliminary engineering and environmental study for improvements to the intersection of U.S. 52 and County Line Road in Will and Kendall counties. The study details are being featured on a website, www.us52countylinerd.com, in lieu of a public meeting.
 
The public can watch a presentation about the proposed project, view exhibits, leave comments and provide IDOT with questions. Comments received by March 23, will become part of the official public record. Comments also can be submitted via email.
Region 2: District 3: Learn more and comment about proposed improvements to the interchange of Interstate 57 and U.S. 45/52 (exit 308) in Kankakee. Instead of hosting a regular public meeting, IDOT will share details on the project and encourage public participation from March 1 through March 31 through a new project website, idot.illinois.gov/projects/i-57-at-us-45-52-interchange.html.
 
Exhibits, maps and plans will be available for review. Comments received by March 31 will be made part of the public record.
Letting Update
 
March 11 is the next letting for statewide construction projects that are scheduled in 2022. Here are some dates to note in advance of the letting.

  • March 4 at 4:30 p.m. Joint venture cutoff (three contractor limit. Date for these groups who want to bid can do so.)
  • March 8 at 4:30 p.m. Request for authorization to bid cutoff (Final date for contractors who are authorized to bid on contracts.)
  • March 11 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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