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The National Safety Council has named the Illinois Tollway’s new, advanced barrier wall a semi-finalist for the Green Cross for Safety Awards in the innovation category. The Green Cross for Safety Awards recognize various outstanding projects and organizations working to...

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With a variety of highly impressive bridge projects underway, the Illinois Tollway was invited to share its expertise at this year’s annual bridge symposium hosted by the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois and the National Council of Structural Engineers...

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Illinois Tollway emergency responders used to handling roadway crashes, fires and medical crises know that fireworks can erupt at any time—literally.Last month, a commercial truck slammed into a barrier wall on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), igniting its cargo of fireworks and...

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The extended July 4th weekend is always busy on the Illinois Tollway as drivers travel to holiday barbecues and Independence Day celebrations, but this year—despite the pandemic—the Tollway system was even busier than expected.During the lengthy holiday weekend, nearly 9.4...

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