Inside the Tollway
Inside the Tollway
News, stories and insight from inside the Illinois Tollway.
The Illinois Tollway and its local partners – Cook County, Bensenville and Franklin Park – celebrated the first milestone in the I-490 Tollway Project, announcing the opening of the new I-490 Tollway/Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Interchange as part of the Illinois Tollway’s $4.3 billion Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project. Two ramps connecting I-294 to the first segment of the new I-490 Tollway are creating access for Franklin Park and Bensenville and travel between the Tri-State Tollway...
Keeping Illinois Tollway roadways safe and reliable during winter weather requires more than snowplows and salt. It takes dedicated employees, effective coordination and innovative technology to manage operations across five roadways and 294 miles. That commitment to...
The Illinois Tollway’s Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project is the recipient of the 2026 Transportation Award as part of the March of Dimes 32nd Annual Construction and Transportation Awards. The award recognizes the $4 billion project’s progress to reconstruct and...
A warning light flashes on your dashboard. Something is clearly wrong with your vehicle. You safely pull onto the shoulder. Now what? For many drivers, the first instinct may be to get out of the vehicle. But when traffic is moving at highway speeds, stepping outside can...
Reaching New Milestones: Going barrier-free
The Illinois Tollway is delivering improvements at toll plaza systemwide to support a barrier-free Tollway system, improve traffic operations, address aging infrastructure and eliminate roadway obstacles. The work is part of a multi-year effort to modernize ramp toll plazas...
National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 20-26) is a reminder to check your child’s car seat or booster and make sure it is properly fitted and secured. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 80 percent of car seats checked in 2025 had at...
Every summer, the Illinois Tollway welcomes students from colleges and universities across the country for an opportunity to learn, grow and gain real-world experience in public service. This year, 39 interns representing 29 colleges and universities in 10 states joined teams...
A flat tire. A dead battery. A crash. No one plans for a roadside emergency. But when it happens on a busy interstate, it can become dangerous in seconds. With traffic moving at highway speeds just feet away, every minute on the shoulder increases the...
Reaching New Milestones: Investing in Growth
Illinois Tollway investments in transportation infrastructure are transforming communities, attracting businesses and strengthening local economies. Projects like the rebuilding and widening of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) make that possible by improving access to...