Construction Permits
The Illinois Tollway Permit Section controls and monitors work and activities performed on Tollway property by outside entities that are not employed by or under contract with the Illinois Tollway.
Please email questions to permits@getipass.com.
Standard Permits
Standard permits allow utility companies and municipalities to extend facilities across the Tollway to provide service. Standard permits (also referred to as crossing, utility and drainage permits) are granted to install facilities owned by others on Tollway property.
| Permit Instructions | Overhead Line Policy | Risk Mitigation |
| Permit Application | Utility Policy | Crash Attenuator |
| Contractor Insurance | Drainage Policy | Casings |
| Permit Bond | Permit Fee Policy |
Construction Permits
Construction permits allow construction work that is not part of a Tollway construction contract to be performed by an outside entity on Tollway property. The need for the work is often included in an agreement with the Tollway.
Authorization to Enter Tollway Property
Authorization letters allow entry to Tollway property for engineering surveys, soil borings, utility and crossroad bridge inspections, minor repairs and all other minor work that is not performed under contract with the Tollway.
Authorization
Access Requirements
Access Insurance
Truck Permits
For information on overweight/oversized truck permits.
Locate Service for Tollway Underground Facilities
A Tollway underground facility locating service is provided to locate and mark Tollway underground facilities for contractors, municipalities and utility companies that need to dig on the property.
Locate Form A-36
Locate Procedures
Locates for Soil Borings
Request Tollway Utility Locates
Utility Relocation Information
Utility relocation information is accessible to help companies and municipalities and their consultants resolve conflicts with Tollway improvement projects.
