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Truck Access Route Program (TARP)

The purpose of the TARP is to help local government agencies upgrade roads to accommodate 80,000 pound trucks. The routes are to provide access to points of loading and unloading and to facilities for food, fuel, truck repair and driver rest. Projects must connect to a truck route and end at another truck route or truck generator. IDOT will provide up to $30,000 per lane mile and $15,000 per intersection. The state participation will not exceed 50 percent of the total construction cost or $600,000, whichever is less. Each fall IDOT solicits local projects that can be constructed during the upcoming fiscal year.

We encourage you to initiate your inquiries and requests for assistance at the District Engineer's office for your county.

The following information is needed for applications:
  • A general description of the project and a location map
  • An engineer's cost estimate of the improvement
  • Amount and source of local matching funds

For more information on this program, please contact:

Chief, Bureau of Local Roads and Streets
Truck Access Route Program
Room 205
Illinois Department of Transportation
2300 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62764
PHONE (217)782-3970
FAX (217) 782-3971
TTY (217) 524-4875

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