New federal regulations are changing the DBE certification process. Join us for our free workshops through January to guide you through what’s required to recertify under the new rules.

DYK? 🎣 Each spring and fall, IDOT Lake is stocked with 850 pounds of rainbow trout through the Illinois Catchable Trout Program. The program is supported by anglers who purchase an inland trout stamp.

❄️ Ever wonder how winter road conditions are tracked on GettingAroundIllinois.com? During snowstorms, snowplow drivers report road conditions in real time. Operations teams and snow shift supervisors compile the information and share updates frequently to keep conditions current across Illinois.

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IDOT in 2025: $45 billion invested. Thousands of projects. Safer roads, stronger communities. Through Year Six, #RebuildIllinois has delivered $20.8 billion in upgrades, including over 21,000 lane miles, 800 bridges, and major safety improvements statewide.

Hitting the road for the holidays? 🚗 IDOT’s 53 rest areas have you covered—clean, safe, and ready for your next stop. Explore Illinois rest areas: idot.click/rest-areas

Big news for EV charging in Illinois! IDOT is launching a $65.6M NEVI funding round to build more fast-charging stations statewide. This investment will expand our charging network, support clean travel, and strengthen local communities. Learn more: prez.ly/SA2d

Simply getting older doesn’t mean it’s time to hang up the keys! But staying safe behind the wheel does mean monitoring changes in overall health and adjusting driving habits to continue driving safely. #ODSAW Learn more: idot.click/ODSAW

Let’s make this the safest winter ever on Illinois roads! Please drive cautiously, slow down, and watch for IDOT trucks and plows. Our crews are out to keep you and our roads safe, so please give them plenty of room to work.

❄️ Much of the state is seeing snow-covered roads, and the next few days will be cold and slick. We need continued patience as crews work to clear off the snow. If you must travel, please take it slow, increase your following distance, and give yourself extra time to get where you’re going.

Hitting the road for the holidays? Expect active construction and ongoing work zones along your route. As always, please drive safely, buckle up, ditch distractions, and allow extra travel time! Current lane closures: prez.ly/Zb0d

Exciting news for Southern Illinois! This week, the city of Carbondale celebrated the opening of the Saluki Greenway, a 2.4-mile stretch dedicated to safety, mobility, and active transportation. The new 10-foot-wide, ADA-accessible multiuse path provides a safer alternative to highway travel.

It’s that time of year again, Illinois! ❄️ This week, we joined our friends @ilstatepolice.bsky.social and the Illinois Tollway to kick off snow and ice season. We’ve been busy topping off materials and getting our snowplows ready to go, but we need your help as you gear up for winter travel. ⬇️

Let’s shape the future of Illinois transit together! Time is running out to register for one of our upcoming virtual public meetings. This is your opportunity to share your ideas and help guide the next phase of Next Move Illinois!

❄️ Snow and ice season is fast approaching, and you'll likely see a snowplow or two on the roadways clearing the way for your safe travels! Remember: the road in front of the plow won’t be any better than the road behind it, so please give us plenty of room to work. 🤝

Spoiler alert: It snowed. There is snow. 👀 Use caution if you're traveling through northeast or east central Illinois, especially the Chicago area. If you must travel, please slow down, increase your following distance, and give yourself extra time to get to your destination.

Hey, St. Clair County! Join us for a public meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, to discuss the proposed improvements to the relocated Illinois 3 corridor in East St. Louis and Sauget. The Phase 1 study will reevaluate options to address traffic safety and mobility throughout the study area. prez.ly/XVzd

Good news, Rockford area travelers! 🎉 The new diverging diamond interchange at I-39 and U.S. 20/Harrison Avenue is officially OPEN.

Hey, Springfield! Join us for a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to discuss plans to upgrade the Sangamon Avenue and Dirksen Parkway intersection with extended turn lanes, new medians, and bike and pedestrian improvements, boosting safety and traffic flow.

Our hearts will grow fawn'der knowing you will stay alert for deer while behind the wheel. 🥰🦌 Safe driving tips for deer-mating season: prez.ly/6Vzd

Happy Halloween from IDOT! 🎃 The best trick is to treat yourself and others to safety: Always buckle up, plan a sober ride, avoid distractions and watch for pedestrians.

Infrastructure vision in action! Earlier this week, IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and leaders to celebrate a $10M investment transforming Peoria’s Sheridan Road. Enhancing access to Peoria Notre Dame High School and Proctor Hospital into a modern, multi-use corridor. prez.ly/BGzd

Innovation on Illinois 2! Crews in Rockton literally pushed a 3-million-pound bridge 40+ feet to build a new one faster, safer, and without touching the Rock River. A first-of-its-kind move in Illinois and a big step forward for smarter construction. idot.click/IL-2-bridge

“You look happier” Thanks, I'm keeping Halloween spooky and safe with a sober ride home. 👻

And that’s a wrap, Chicago! 🎉 The 3-year Kennedy Expressway rehab project is complete. The Ontario Street ramps to access the outbound Kennedy (express and local lanes) and the Wilson Avenue exit ramp from the expressway are also OPEN!

Our new Illinois highway map is here! 🗺️ Featuring a sunset photo along U.S. 34 near La Moille by IDOT Region 2 Engineer Trisha Thompson, winner of this year’s employee map cover contest. Plus, fresh updates to attractions, Amtrak routes, and a nod to Route 66’s 100th anniversary.

Looking to grow your career in transportation? Join us for a career fair on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at IDOT’s Hanley Building. Meet recruiters, explore job openings, and learn how IDOT keeps Illinois moving. Pre-register here: idot.click/IDOT-career-...

Yesterday, IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and officials to announce a $670k investment to improve North 42nd and 44th Street corridors in Fairmont City. In Metro East, $3.8B is funded for roads and bridges, including I-270, Illinois 4, and the Illinois 3 Connector. prez.ly/Ugzd

The wait is almost over Chicago...the local lanes on outbound Kennedy reopens this week! Crews are reopening traffic, so by 10 a.m. Sunday you’ll be cruising the outbound Kennedy once again. 😎

Hey Kennedy travelers, the end is near! 💯👏 The outbound Kennedy began reopening north of Diversey yesterday, Sept. 29. Addison Street and the Kimball Avenue ramps will reopen Wednesday, keeping the project on track to finish before Thanksgiving. 🥳

Rebuilding Chicago: Eight projects combined represent a total investment of nearly $435.8 million, fueled by #RebuildIllinois. Of the projects, one is scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining five to be completed between 2026 and 2031. Learn more: prez.ly/Ogwd

IDOT crews have been hard at work cleaning up roadways! From Sept. 1 through Sept. 19, they collected 1,461 bags of litter and debris, totaling 14 tons in Cook and collar counties. 👏

Rebuilding Northern Cook County: Nine projects combined represent an investment of nearly $239.2 million, fueled by #RebuildIllinois. Of the projects, five are scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining four to be completed in 2026 and 2027. prez.ly/jbwd

✈️ Big news in Morris! IDOT joined @govpritzker.illinois.gov and local leaders to break ground on a new crosswind runway at Morris Municipal Airport. Nearly $12 million from #RebuildIllinois will boost safety, add 40,000 flights, and strengthen this vital community asset. Learn more: prez.ly/KOvd

Great news! We’re charge-ing forward to expand EV stations across the state. The $18.4 million in NEVI grants will fund 25 new interstate charging stations, making electric vehicle travel more reliable and accessible for Illinois residents and travelers. 🚗🔋 Learn more: prez.ly/O2vd

Rebuilding Kane County: Seven projects combined represent an investment of nearly $106.8 million, fueled by #RebuildIllinois. Of the projects, three are scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining four to be completed between 2026 and 2029. ​ Learn more: prez.ly/qGtd

Get ready, Southern Illinois—a $41 million project is transforming Illinois 13 across Crab Orchard Lake. When finished, Illinois 13 will become a true multimodal corridor, improving safety, mobility, recreation, and economic growth across the region. prez.ly/9Atd

Rebuilding DuPage County: Six projects combined represent a total investment of nearly $73.7 million, fueled by #RebuildIllinois. Of the projects, five are set to finish this year, with the final one slated for completion in 2027. Learn more: prez.ly/nGtd

Rebuilding Lake County: Eight projects combined represent an investment of nearly $32.7M, fueled by #RebuildIllinois. Of the projects, five are scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining three to be completed between 2026 and 2028. Learn more: prez.ly/rAtd

Rebuilding Will County: Nine projects combined represent an investment of nearly $117 million, fueled by #RebuildIllinois. Of the major projects, three are scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining six to be completed between 2026 and 2030. Learn more: prez.ly/16td

Cue the happy tears—it’s a KITTEN RESCUE! 🥹 Found off Route 20 and McClean in Elgin, one of our highway maintainers gave this little fluff ball a forever home. Help us name our newest IDOT mascot, we'll go first, meet Dash McWhiskerton. 🐾🧡

Big news, Champaign-Urbana! The new westbound I-74 to southbound I-57 flyover ramp is OPEN. 🎉 Stretching 1,750 ft long and 55 ft tall, it’s the tallest piece of the $251.8M I-57/74 rebuild—ready to carry 3,000 vehicles a day for safer, smoother travel. prez.ly/uAtd

The new 14,199 sq. ft. River Valley Metro bus maintenance facility is open! Funded with $8.7M from #RebuildIllinois, the new facility features 5 service bays, lifts, and modern equipment—keeping buses safe, reliable, and on the road for Bourbonnais and surrounding communities.

CHICAGO, get ready! ALL LANES on the outbound Kennedy from Pulaski Road to the Edens junction REOPENS to traffic by 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22. The ramps at Augusta/Milwaukee, North Avenue (IL 64), Armitage Avenue, and Fullerton Avenue will remain closed at this time.

Join us Wednesday, Aug. 27, for a public meeting on proposed upgrades to Illinois 76 and Caledonia Road in Boone County. Plans include a roundabout with space for future road connections. Stop by anytime to view displays and share feedback. prez.ly/OLrd

Join us on Tuesday, August 26, for a public meeting on proposed I-57 improvements in Will County. Learn about the study, project goals, and share feedback on future access needs. Details: prez.ly/P4rd

Rebuilding Kankakee: Fifteen projects combined represent an investment of more than $341M, fueled by #RebuildIllinois. Of the projects, six are scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining nine awaiting a future construction timeline. Learn more: prez.ly/obsd

Full steam ahead for Rochelle! The Intermodal Transload Center is expanding with help from our Illinois Competitive Freight Program. ✅ More jobs and revenue ✅ Faster, safer freight ✅ Stronger Illinois economy Keeping Illinois the transportation hub of North America!

Join us Thursday, Aug. 21, for a public meeting on improvements to the Bishop Ford Freeway (I-94) at the 111th Street interchange in Chicago. Learn about the study, review potential options, and share your input. Details: prez.ly/pQrd

Rebuilding Rockford: Thirteen projects combined represent an investment of more than $226M, fueled by #RebuildIllinois. Of the projects, 10 are scheduled to wrap up this year, with the remaining three anticipated to be completed between 2026 and 2027. prez.ly/8Lrd