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U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Joins
Illinois DOT officials to Kick Off the 4th Year of
Operation Teen Safe Driving Program

Secretary LaHood Sends Strong Message Against Distracted Driving

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood joined Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig, Illinois State Police Acting Director Jonathon Monken and corporate sponsors to kick off the fourth year of Operation Teen Safe Driving. The groundbreaking effort was designed to reduce teen motor vehicle crashes and save lives on Illinois’ roadways.  
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IDOT Announces Construction Lane Closures Suspended Where Possible for Labor Day Holiday
With thousands of people expected to be on the move on state highways over the upcoming holiday weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that road work will be suspended where possible to reduce potential traffic congestion this Labor Day weekend. Read More

Illinois Law Enforcement Increase Number of Late-Night Patrols Against Impaired Driving and Safety Belt Violators Over Labor Day Weekend
Starting today and running through the holiday weekend, late-night motorists will see hundreds of roadside safety checks and enforcement patrols in search of impaired drivers and safety belt law violators.  Read More

Governor Quinn Recognizes IDOT at the Illinois State Fair as a Leader in Green Initiatives
Governor Pat Quinn has declared the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) a leader in Illinois for its green practices such as conserving energy and resources.  Read More

Construction Announced on Major Collinsville Improvement Project
Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig was joined by Illinois State Representative Jay Hoffman, Illinois State Senator Bill Haine and local officials for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for the widening of IL Route 159 in Collinsville. Read More

Illinois Transportation Secretary Announces Public Meetings in Preparation of Future Road Program
Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig announced that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will seek early input into the development of its upcoming Multi-Year Road Program for Highway Improvements for Fiscal Years 2012-2017 by hosting 20 informational and feedback sessions in communities throughout the state. Read More
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Data Shows Alcohol-Involved Motor Vehicle Fatalities Have Declined in Illinois The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Division of Traffic Safety today released data showing a lower number of alcohol-involved, motor vehicle fatalities in Illinois. The reduction in alcohol-involved fatalities has occurred steadily since 2002 with the largest decline occurring between 2007 and 2008. Read More

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to contract with a qualified Vendor(s), with experience in the Illinois transportation-related construction industry, who can provide management assistance to IDOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in IDOT highway Districts 1-3. Visit Central Management Services’ Illinois Procurement Bulletin website (http://www.purchase.state.il.us) to view the RFP (Reference Number 22020026/Agency Reference Number 11-OBW-2).

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