July 19, 2022
Important: See below for upcoming cutoff date reminders in letting section
Employee Spotlight: Andrew Bolinger

The Illinois State Capitol returns to the state highway map for the first time in 54 years! All thanks to an eye-catching photo from Andrew Bolinger. Learn more about him and how he got this shot.
 
Arch assembly begins on the Illinois River for the new McClugage Bridge

As the piers for the new eastbound McClugage Bridge continue to rise from the Illinois River in Peoria, the next phase of construction will be just as exciting.

Region 2, District 2: Work continues on reconstructing West State Street (Business U.S. 20) from Independence to Day avenues in Rockford as the road is being prepared for paving. This $6.5 million project began in March.
 
When completed later this year, West State Street will feature a four-lane divided roadway, upgrades to the sanitary and storm sewer systems, traffic signal improvements, decorative lighting, and the construction of a meandering pedestrian and bicycle path through a landscaped, park-like setting adjacent to the roadway.
 
Work to widen a previous segment of West State Street from Kent Creek to Independence Avenue was completed in 2014.
Region 3, District 4 hosted an open house in June to discuss preliminary engineering and the environmental study of the Illinois 18 bridge over the Illinois River at Henry. The 87-year-old bridge – a critical transportation link for Marshall and Putnam counties and the city of Henry – is approaching the end of its repairable life.
 
You can review project details, including exhibits and maps, and send questions to IDOT staff online at www.il18riverbridgeproject.com.
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.

  • July 29 at 4:30 p.m. Joint venture cutoff (three contractor limit. Date for these groups who want to bid can do so.)
  • 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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