Thursday, May 2, 2013
Watch for a traffic shift on southbound I-355 the week of May 13 as roadwork begins.
Resurfacing and repair work on I-355 will begin the week of May 13, according to an Illinois Tollway press release. Sign up for our daily email newsletter Like us on Facebook. The Illinois Tollway previously stated the work would begin May 2. The work was postponed "as advance work continues to prepare for the traffic shift." The Illinois Tollway will resurface three sections of I-355 between I-55 and Army Trail Road and repair 12 bridges in 2013. Resurfacing will start first and is expected to be finished in a month. The bridge work will be done by the end of the year. This is the final major repair work on I-355 until 2025. Bridges will be repaired and upgraded this year, as well as repairs on the ramp bridges at the I-355 and Reagan …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Watch for a traffic shift on southbound I-355 Thursday as roadwork begins.
Resurfacing and repair work on I-355 will begin late Wednesday, according to an Illinois Tollway press release. Sign up for our daily email newsletter Like us on Facebook. The Illinois Tollway will resurface three sections of I-355 between I-55 and Army Trail Road and repair 12 bridges in 2013. Resurfacing will start first and is expected to be finished in a month. The bridge work will be done by the end of the year. This is the final major repair work on I-355 until 2025. Bridges will be repaired and upgraded this year, as well as repairs on the ramp bridges at the I-355 and Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) Interchange and the Finley Road crossroad bridge over I-355. The majority of resurfacing and bridge repair work will be done during …
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Tollway officials expect 15.7 million vehicles on toll roads between Dec. 23 and Jan. 3.
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
For those last-minute shoppers, each of the Illinois Tollway’s four roadways offers access to fabulous shopping: Tollway customers will also find there’s still time to tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas. On Sunday, December 23, visit and take a photo with Old Saint Nick at the Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis on the south Tri-State Tollway (I-294/I-80) from 1 to 4 p.m. The Illinois Tollway expects 15.7 million vehicles will use the tollway system during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays between Friday, Dec. 23, and Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2013. On an average day, about 1.4 million vehicles use the tollway. “The Illinois Tollway wishes a safe and happy holiday season to all of our customers,” said Illinois Tollway Executive …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The seasonal position pays $10 an hour, and typically runs from May, 15, 2013, through Oct. 31, 2013. Candidates must apply by Dec. 19.
The Illinois Tollway is seeking qualified candidates for approximately 50 seasonal toll collector positions that will open next year. The position will pay $10 per hour, and typically run from May 15, 2013, to Oct. 31, 2013, tollway officials said. Candidates must apply by Dec. 19. The season toll collector position requires the following skills and abilities, according to a release: How to apply: “Seasonal toll collector is one of our most popular positions, and our goal is to get job applicants that represent the diverse communities the Tollway serves,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur in a release. “We are continually expanding our efforts to reach out to various and diverse communities in order to make sure …
Monday, November 12, 2012
Agency’s new online service helps customers contest violations for which they are not responsible, usually when a vehicle is stolen or sold, officials said.
Editor's note: This article was written by Amanda Luevano Vehicle owners who seek to contest tollway violations and fines for which they believe they are not responsible will no longer have to call customer service or travel to the Illinois Tollway headquarters in Downers Grove, officials announced. The Illinois Tollway launched Monday a new online service for contesting violations for which drivers are not responsible, usually in situations where vehicles have been sold or stolen prior to the violation date. Now, customers can contest toll violations at illinoistollway.com, where they will download a form, attach the required documentation and return it to the Tollway for review. Prior to this new process, customers would need to call the…
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Illinois Tollway system is owed more than $300 million in unpaid tolls and initial fines.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Editor's note: This story was written by Karen Sorensen. Anyone frequently using the Illinois Tollway system without paying may soon find themselves in court. The Illinois Tollway announced last week it will file lawsuits against chronic violators. In fact, the first of those suits has already been filed, according to a press release from the Tollway. “We are sending a clear and strong message to these chronic violators: ‘Your time is up,’ ” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur. “Anything less would be unfair to the 98 percent of Tollway customers who pay their tolls on time.” The Tollway is getting tough, and here's why: The total owed to the Tollway in unpaid tolls and initial fines is $300 million. There are an …
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Almost 7 million cars are expected on the Illinois Tollway this holiday weekend, according to the Illinois Tollway.
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Saturday, September 1, 2012
This is a press release from the Illinois Tollway. What will you spy with your little eye on the Illinois Tollway this Labor Day holiday weekend? The world’s fastest wooden rollercoaster? One of the world’s largest stone quarries? One of the world’s busiest airports? There are many fun and interesting sights along the 286-mile Tollway system to be seen from the 6.7 million vehicles expected to travel the Tollway system this weekend. “Labor Day is traditionally the last chance for families to hit the road in search of summer activities,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur. “We want our customers to have fun keeping an eye out for some out-of-the-ordinary sights on the Tollway system, but we also encourage them …
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Projects in the tentative balanced budget will kick off a 15-year, $12 billion capital plan. The 40-cent toll will go to 75 cents.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
The Illinois Tollway‘s 2012 proposed budget includes $607 million for capital projects and $293 million in increased revenue, coming primarily from a toll rate increase for passenger vehicles starting Jan. 1. The $607 million for capital projects includes $241 million for the first year of the agency’s new 15-year capital program Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future, designed to improve mobility, relieve congestion, reduce pollution, create 120,000 jobs and link economies across the Midwest. “This balanced budget provides the resources needed to launch the Move Illinois Program while holding the line on operating costs across the board,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur. “The 2012 budget will allow…
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Construction lane closures will be suspended over the holiday, although the work-zone speed limit remains 45 mph. State police will be out in force, conducting roadside checks.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
The Illinois Tollway expects 7 million vehicles on the tollway system this Labor Day holiday from Friday through Tuesday. The tollway is suspending all temporary construction lane closures over the weekend. In addition, Illinois State Police will provide heightened traffic enforcement, including roadside safety checks. While construction lane closures are suspended, motorists should be aware of major traffic shifts in place in work zones, the tollway said in a press release. Some work may continue behind barriers to keep construction on schedule, but that won't impact traffic, the tollway said. A 45 mph speed limit is in effect 24/7 in all construction zones, whether or not workers are present. The minimum penalty for speeding in a work …
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The Illinois Tollway plans a 15-year schedule of capital improvements, and a substantial toll increase to pay for it. On Tuesday, at Montgomery Village Hall, leaders got an earful from all sides of the issue.
It was practically standing room only at Village Hall on Tuesday night, as people from around the Fox Valley turned up to let the Illinois Tollway know just what they think about a proposed 15-year capital plan… and the substantial toll hike that would go with it. The Tollway plans to spend $12.1 billion over the next 15 years, revamping its existing 286 miles (for $8.3 billion) and taking on several new projects, including a long-awaited bypass between Elgin and O’Hare Airport. The plan is expected to create more than 120,000 new construction jobs and add $21 billion to the state economy, according to Tollway leaders. The work would also include reconstructing stretches of I-88 near Route 294, and between Farnsworth Avenue and Route 59 in…
Melissa Sersland
2:45 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
Since it's a month after the deadline, I would assume not, but you'd have to check with the Tollway. more ›