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Illinois Department of Transportation

Winter Weather Operations

IDOT has a dedicated team of professionals who are ready to answer the call regardless of what Mother Nature produces. IDOT wants travelers to be prepared and stay safe when winter weather strikes.

Learn more about IDOT's winter weather operations, road conditions and helpful winter driving tips below.

FY2026 Winter Operations Investment

* Through April 2026

45,000 lane miles of road to cover
1,900 trucks available to plow
Over 357,500 tons of salt used
Materials and equipment cost $75M
744,600 labor hours
Total cost statewide: $116.2M
Winter Road Conditions
Winter Driving Tips

Winter Operations Podcast

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