IDOT_Illinois
@IDOT_Illinois
Followers
65,063
Following
2,320
Media
10,409
Statuses
26,388
We enhance safety and the quality of life for Illinois citizens and visitors. IDOT’s traveler information map:
Illinois
Joined March 2009
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
PayPay
• 243871 Tweets
Jokic
• 101721 Tweets
Joker
• 65388 Tweets
#PLEDIS_PROTECT_JOSHUA
• 51357 Tweets
Portable
• 46618 Tweets
Gobert
• 43411 Tweets
PROTECT YOUR ARTIST
• 42088 Tweets
ロッキン
• 39178 Tweets
アニメ化
• 36410 Tweets
$FURY
• 34739 Tweets
花ざかりの君たち
• 21164 Tweets
PRABOWOsiapkan KerjaTERBAIK
• 19620 Tweets
DPOY
• 19323 Tweets
KitaDUKUNG KitaSUPPORT
• 18911 Tweets
カエルの為
• 14630 Tweets
結束バンド
• 13394 Tweets
障害発生
• 11892 Tweets
San Isidro
• 11863 Tweets
#darbe
• 11494 Tweets
ペイペイ
• 11038 Tweets
坂本勇人
• 10790 Tweets
Pinned Tweet
Looking for more information specific to your area? Follow our IDOT Districts:
🔶
@IDOTDistrict1
🔶
@IDOTDistrict2
🔶
@IDOTDistrict3
🔶
@IDOTDistrict4
🔶
@IDOTDistrict5
🔶
@IDOTDistrict6
🔶
@IDOTDistrict7
🔶
@IDOTDistrict8
🔶
@IDOTDistrict9
More here:
5
5
20
And that's a wrap... all lanes and ramps are open at the Jane Byrne Interchange.
90
209
2K
Welcome aboard, Coach
@BretBielema
, but we still need to run that one past a few people. 🔶🔷
@IlliniFootball
#GoIllini
#illini
Bret Bielema quips: "I talked to the Illinois Highway Department. [Recruits] will not be able to leave the state anymore."
5
16
275
5
67
777
Our dynamic message signs would like to wish you a happy May 4.
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
#AllInIllinois
#StayHome
25
94
621
Good news for train enthusiasts: Higher-speed rail is now fully implemented on
@Amtrak
's Lincoln Service, enabling trains to travel at 110 mph for most of the route! The time savings means schedule changes for the Lincoln Service. Learn more:
33
70
585
You know how we urge you to not crowd the plow? Yyyyyeaaahhhh. This driver passed one of our trucks and ended up caught in the middle of a tandem plowing operation.
29
89
473
Interstate 55 in southern Sangamon and northern Montgomery counties remains closed in both directions because of numerous crashes caused by a dust storm, which has greatly reduced visibility. (photo via
@wics_abc20
)
36
155
273
We’re thrilled to see the initial wave of new passenger railcars arrive in Chicago – the first of many more to come from Siemens for
#AmtrakMidwest
service. (1/2)
16
49
241
We are strongly discouraging anyone from traveling during this storm but if you absolutely have to be out, do yourself a favor by not passing our plows. Conditions are going to be much worse in front of the plow.
16
93
217
We want to assure the public that there are no issues with the Milwaukee Avenue bridge over the Kennedy Expressway, just south of North Avenue. The bridge columns were designed to be at the angles shown here and have been this way since it was built in 1958.
30
34
183
🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
🤔🤔
@darrenrovell
🤔🤔
🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Sign dude for the Chicago Department Of Transportation deserves a raise...
23
167
1K
10
13
177
It’s not surprising to see University of Illinois football coach
@BretBielema
wearing orange but he’s wearing orange today for more than one reason.
@IlliniFootball
@IlliniAthletics
@Illinois_Alma
#OrangeForSafety
#NWZAW
1
12
168
🎉Congratulations🎉 to Omer Osman! After 31 years at the Illinois Department of Transportation, he has been confirmed as Illinois Transportation Secretary, the 13th to lead the agency since it was created in 1972.
14
34
169
THE BRIDGE IS OVER: It was a cold and windy morning, but we managed to take down the old Illinois 178 bridge over the Illinois River at Utica. No steamed hams were harmed during filming.
#ILtraffic
15
35
157
It takes an
#IDOT
village to keep our fleet operational. Thanks to everyone working hard today.
#ilwx
#IDOTproud
#winterweather
#dontcrowdtheplow
8
15
140
There is a growing movement in larger cities to make certain streets car-free to give buses, pedestrians and cyclists more room. What do you think?
35
17
144
No crashes at this time, but SB and NB I55 between mm 63 and 82, the same stretch as yesterday, are being closed by IDOT, ISP due to high winds and low visibility. Signs will be posted and detours in place. Updates here when available.
1
96
141
Thank you,
@GovPritzker
, for taking part in
#GoOrange
Day. Transportation is an essential industry across the country. Our crews and contractors are working hard to keep you safe. If you must travel, help them by slowing down in work zones.
#OrangeforSafety
#NWZAW
10
14
135
We are sorry for your accident, but your attention to detail is phenomenal.
Dear
@IDOT_Illinois
, just know that if you require a diagram of my accident then I will be extra and give you a drawing of my accident. I actually laughed at the
@cityofwabash
PO when he told me I had to draw what happened. Is this a joke??
#deercrash
#accident
#ohdeer
#newcar
😭
11
10
64
5
39
132
Here comes Round 2. Much of the northern half of Illinois is expecting everything but the kitchen sink: Snow, sleet, freezing rain and slush will make a mess of the afternoon commute. Expect a long, slow trip home. Our crews are out, but please consider leaving early if you can.
10
53
120
As expected, temperatures are dropping. Even areas that have been pretreated or cleared can still be dangerous.
If you *must* travel, slow down and eliminate all distractions so you can focus on the road. Also, please don’t hit our snow plows? 🙏
#thanksinadvance
#ilwx
6
46
120
Road conditions as of 11:40 am via . We haven't seen this much magenta since our printer's ink tank broke that one time.
#ilwx
#ILtraffic
7
53
117
The
@Amtrak
Midwest states are continuing a robust testing program with the Siemens Venture railcars starting today on Lincoln Service trains 303 and 306. We expect the new cars to go into revenue service in the first quarter of 2022.
5
25
119
Our NEW
@SiemensMobility
Venture rail cars for
#AmtrakMidwest
will be making test runs on Michigan’s Wolverine line starting Monday!
We will share when and where so you can get a glimpse of these beauties.
@WisconsinDOT
@MoRiverRunner
@MDOT_Rail
@Amtrak
#StayOffTheTrax
4
23
117
We are urging folks to stay home if possible the next two days but if you have to travel, be sure to check for the latest road conditions.
#SlowDown
#MoveOver
#DontCrowdThePlow
9
58
110
Go camping in one of
@IllinoisDNR
's lovely parks, not the left lane.
#ProperDrivingEtiquette
1
62
104
Harvest season is in full swing. Please use caution when approaching farm vehicles.
1
89
103
Conditions are deteriorating in the northern half of the state, as this view of a snowy Interstate 80 at I-57 in southern Cook County shows.
Our teams are working hard to clear roads, so please give them plenty of room. Road conditions as of 4:45 pm via .
3
36
93
A snowplow's job is never done. If they’re not seen clearing roads, they’re busy clearing shoulders to give motorists a safe place to pull over in case of an emergency. Please reduce your speed and give them space to work when you see them.
#DontCrowdThePlow
0
10
96
Current situation statewide: I̶c̶e̶,̶ ̶i̶c̶e̶,̶ ̶b̶a̶b̶y̶.̶ Salt, salt, baby.
#ilwx
#iltraffic
#DontCrowdThePlow
2
22
95
It's still snowing, you guys. But our crews are still out there, getting those roads cleared. As always, give them plenty of room.
Road conditions as of 4:30 pm via .
#ilwx
#ILtraffic
3
16
94
That's a whole lot of magenta ahead of the morning commute. Again, staying home is the safest option if it is available to you.
Our crews have been out working hard since late last night, but the snow is too heavy in some areas to be able to keep up.
7
51
93
Since today has been such a blast already, here's one more of the Utica bridge tumbling down -- with sound this time!
6
20
88
IDOT is thrilled to announce the reconstruction and modernization of the Jane Byrne Interchange is a finalist for America’s Transportation Awards, a top honor for state departments of transportation.
70
10
87
Accumulating snow is expected across the entire state later this week. We don't yet know the exact timing or amounts yet, so take this time to double-check your emergency travel kit.
9
49
88
For the second year, IDOT is adjusting its mowing practices to help create more habitat for birds as well as food for pollinator species like the monarch butterflies, Illinois' state insect:
4
35
84
Winter, meet IDOT. The first official day of winter is today and it’s coming in hot. This scene in our Riverton Yard from today is playing out all across the state as the trifecta of snow, cold and wind is heading our way.
1
13
85
We did it, Illinois! We're at a full reopening, and we'd like to thank
@SarahJindra
and
@WGNNews
for their shout-out to our road crews this morning.
Our essential workers kept Illinois moving during the pandemic. Show your thanks by slowing down and giving them room to work.
3
12
82
Lots of uncertainty for final totals, but suffice it to say that a large swath of Illinois could see serious snowfall starting Tuesday night into Thursday.
Wrap up your to-do list early as it's likely to get dicey. Check for the latest conditions.
3
42
80
@ILStatePolice
Our name is IDOT
(yeah)
And we're from Springfield
(yeah)
We like our donuts
(yeah)
Unless they're cream-filled
ROLL CALL
7
4
79
We’ll be out all night and throughout the storm, working to keep the roads safe. Please give our crews plenty of room. Thank you!
#ilwx
6
37
79
We've added a new layer to the Getting Around Illinois map! In addition to winter road conditions and construction updates, we've made it easier for you to avoid the dozen or so Packers fans that make life unbearable year-round.
3
14
79
Sometimes it doobie like that.
2
12
76
Illinois 185, between Hillsboro and Coffeen, is currently closed due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole has slightly increased in diameter, making the area unsafe for travel. Until further notice, IL 185 will remain closed while a geotechnical consultant evaluates the situation.
1
28
77
US 34 is a sweet drive through Illinois, but it’s also named after
@ChicagoBears
great
@walterpayton
, who wore no. 34. The Illinois General Assembly in 2000 named US 34 — all 211 miles of it running through Illinois — as the Walter Payton Memorial Highway.
#BlackHistoryMonth
4
12
76
The Montrose Avenue bridge over the Kennedy Expwy (I-90/94) reopened today. The project involved removing the original 1957 bridge, building a new bridge with wider sidewalks and a bike lane in each direction, and LED lighting under the bridge and over
@cta
’s Blue Line station.
16
14
74
Happy birthday, President Lincoln! You don't look a day over 56!
2
5
73
Harvesting is starting to pick up, so 'tis the season to be sharing the road with
#farm
vehicles. Please slow down and give them plenty of room. 🌽🌾🚜
0
49
74
That escalated quickly, as the fella says.
Pictured here are road conditions via as of 11:50 am, and Interstate 55 on the north edge of Normal and US 24/Illinois 97 in Lewistown.
3
27
71
The latest from ISP: Interstate 55 remains closed in both directions between Raymond and Divernon (exits 63 and 80). Visibility remains poor because of high winds blowing dust about.
IDOT and ISP will continue to provide updated information as we get it.
Please see the attached for an update regarding the ongoing crash investigation on Interstate 55 in Montgomery County.
0
29
37
7
36
69
In cooperation with IDOT and the
@ILStatePolice
, the
@iltrucking
Association offered a free boxed lunch to thank truckers for their efforts during this pandemic. More photos on our Facebook page:
1
15
68
🔸They’re orange, large and in charge. Slow your roll when you see one in the wild. Don’t crowd the plow. 🔸
#idot
#ILwx
#iltraffic
#DontCrowdThePlow
1
29
68
👀SPOTTED: Scooby-Doo is out clearing the roads and keeping travelers safe during these snowy conditions. If you happen to see Scooby-Doo or any snowplows on the road, give them room to do their job. Don't crowd the plow.
1
10
69
The storm heading our way is going to bring us the whole winter enchilada: rain, wintry mix, snow, strong winds and bitter cold. Those winds could bring significant blowing and drifting starting Friday, while the cold can limit the effectiveness of our plowing operations.
3
24
69
We at IDOT hope you survived today without catching a case of the Mondays.
2
11
64
You can now bring your cat or dog (but no snakes) on a train!
@Amtrak
has announced that it will welcome pets on the Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle trains.
4
22
62
If you could just go ahead and stay home, that'd be great mmmkay?
The bitter cold and wind still rule the day, with blowing snow creating hazardous conditions at times. Check for the latest.
1
18
66
Be sure to add to any list you're checking twice. It's optimized for smartphones and has the latest road conditions and other important travel information.
8
23
58
We were double-checking a location on the map and stumbled across this interesting place name, southwest of Peotone. Does anyone have a Photograph of this or is the map just Foolin'?
@DefLeppard
4
14
64
While some local agencies, out of an abundance of caution, have made a decision to suspend plowing for the night, IDOT is still focused on continuing snow removal operations during the overnight hours.
4
11
62
Work continues on the Montrose Avenue Bridge. The first beam came down at 4:40 and the second at 6:40 am.
3
17
61
IDOT crews have been out in full force since Sunday evening. Please give our plows room to do their job!
#DontCrowdThePlow
#ILtraffic
4
20
59
We've received two reports just in the past 15 minutes of motorists hitting our plows. Please — and we cannot stress this enough — give our drivers room to do their jobs.
#DontCrowdThePlow
#ilwx
#ILtraffic
4
62
60
We don’t pretend to understand everything that goes viral these days, but we never turn down a chance to jump on the bandwagon. Here it is: IDOT
#CowOnAPlow
. Thanks,
@WSDOT
for the inspiration!
4
10
55
The shade of this tree outside the IDOT building in Springfield is little crescents!
#ILEclipse2017
#Eclipse2017
2
24
59
We are thinking of her family and our partners at
@ILStatePolice
as they mourn another tragic loss.
#pleasemoveover
#itsamatteroflifeordeath
Illinois State Police mourn the loss of Trooper Brooke Jones-Story
#5966
.
She was struck by a truck tractor semi trailer while outside of her squad car on a traffic stop on US Route 20 near Freeport, IL.
Rest peacefully. We will never forget you.
End of Watch 3-28-19
567
2K
7K
3
15
59
IDOT crews all over the state are preparing to hit the road just like this.
We ask that you *please* stay home if at all possible. More cars on the roads means less room for our plows to work.
And if you must go out, give the plows plenty of room to work.
#DontCrowdThePlow
6
34
60
❗❗ We're here to remind you that your Tuesday morning commute could be a slick one, so please be patient and cautious while behind the wheel. Before you head out, check for updates and road conditions in your area.
Conditions as of 7:41 p.m. ⬇️
7
24
59
While we don't know exactly when the snow will begin or how much we'll get later this week, we are still getting our plows ready for showtime.
0
21
56
Our drone pilot captured some of the damage sustained on the south side of
@TaylorvilleIL
The community, including
#IDOT
employees, have already mobilized and clean up is underway following yesterday's
#tornado
.
#illinoistrong
#IEMA
1
53
56
A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone in the trucking industry, drivers in particular. Your efforts are appreciated.
2
22
57
While the entire northern half of the state is expected to see snow, areas above Interstate 80 will take the brunt of the storm. Before the snow begins late tonight, take time to ensure that your emergency travel kit is stocked and check before any travel.
3
24
57
This obviously is not from us. We don’t even handle licensing. Do not click the link, and report the sender as spam. 😩
6
40
56
IDOT trucks are out in full force tonight & will continue through Monday morning's rush. Build extra time for your trips tomorrow
#ILtraffic
2
37
58
Chicago: A crash on the inbound Dan Ryan at about 31st Street is backing up traffic past whatever it is they call where the White Sox play these days:
5
13
55
Cook County: Two expressways are closed in both directions because of flooding:
◼️ Stevenson (I-55) is closed at Pulaski Road
◼️ Eisenhower (I-290) is closed at Des Plaines Avenue
4
41
56
Massac County: Both lanes of eastbound Interstate 24 are blocked at milepost 30, near Big Bay for a semi hauling beer that is on fire. Let us have a moment of silence for our thirsty brothers and sisters.
#ILtraffic
3
22
54
Right on track!🚆We are re-introducing passenger service between Chicago and Rockford. Join us at our below public meetings as we share updates and hear from you to re-establish passenger rail service through the Rebuild Illinois project.
3
10
55
If you happen to drive along Illinois 4 north of Mascoutah next spring when the flowers are starting to bloom, you can thank 95-year-old World War II Navy veteran and retired teacher Joseph Cunningham for the floral array. Read more:
0
11
55
From the top of the state (I-90/94 in Chicago) to the bottom (I-57 near Marion), roads are still mostly grim. Stay in bed if you are able.
Conditions as of 6:45 am via .
#ilwx
#ILtraffic
2
24
53
Thanks to our employees who have been hard at work helping with tornado cleanup in Taylorville.
#idotproud
#taylorvillestrong
#tornadocleanup
1
7
51
1
21
54
View from the plow:
1,2: Grange Road north of Geneseo in Henry County
3. Interstate 55 north of Normal
4: I-55 near Dwight
3
9
54
A Metra train over the Rock River in downtown Rockford is a sneak preview of what daily service to Chicago with stops in Belvidere and Huntley will look like in 2027. 🚆The project is made possible through Rebuild Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker and officials announced on Thursday.
4
3
52
IDOT is asking you to think before you throw garbage on the road. In the first 4 months of 2018, maintenance crews cleaned nearly 100,000 bags of trash from Chicagoland expressways, costing $36K. Check out these before and after photos on nearby expressways.
#thinkbeforeyouthrow
7
37
52
Chicago: A major rehab of the Kennedy Expwy (Interstate 90/94) between the Edens Junction (I-94) and Ohio Street begins March 20.
The overall project will be done in three stages over three construction seasons. Learn more about the project:
20
12
53
Here are a few shots of our crews at work in Lee County, Naperville and Knox County:
2
7
53
We endorse staying home and building ☃️. Also, ☕️. Stay safe
@ILStatePolice
You may think you are the 🏆best driver in the 🌎, but when you add in 6-12” of ❄️ on the 🛣 along with lots of other 🚗🚙🚕🚌🚎🏎🚚🚛🚗🚙 on the 🛣 with you, it becomes more important to slow ⬇️, buckle ⬆️, watch for other vehicles and
#DriveDefensively
.
Stay 🏡 and build ☃️.
6
83
275
2
13
52
Chicago: Work continues on the demolition of the Montrose Bridge over the Kennedy Expressway. Be alert for lane and ramp closures on the inbound Edens and Kennedy. Lanes and ramp closures are expected to be in place until Monday morning.
3
15
50
1. Illinois 17 in Dwight
2. Illinois 29 (Dirksen Parkway) in Springfield
1
12
52
Get ready, Lacon and neighboring communities - the wait is almost over! We’re thrilled to announce the Illinois 17 bridge in Lacon is set to ✨reopen✨ late afternoon tomorrow, Nov. 3rd! Take a peek for yourself 👀 .
3
16
52
Driving on Illinois 71 through Starved Rock State Park is impressive any time during the year, but the fall
#ColorsOfIllinois
create a unique experience.
0
9
50
Tonight is NOT a good time to be out, especially on rural north-south routes. Plowing, salting only does so much in these conditions. Expect heavy blowing and drifting, poor visibility, extremely slick and slow travel. Always ask yourself: Is this trip really worth it?
2
17
51
Here's a look at one of our trucks clearing Interstate 55 near Litchfield via a GoPro. ▶️
4
4
50