Inside the Tollway
Inside the Tollway
News, stories and insight from inside the Illinois Tollway.
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 create another danger. The Illinois Tollway's “Sit Tight. Choose Right.” safety campaign is educating drivers that the safest choice is often the seat you're already in. Learn more here. Watch the PSA here.
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...
When drivers think about the Illinois Tollway, they often think about roads, bridges and toll plazas. But behind the scenes, another critical network helps keep the system running every day: the Tollway’s fiber-optic network. Spanning the Tollway's 329-mile system and...
International Women in Engineering Day, celebrated annually on June 23, recognizes the achievements, leadership and contributions of women engineers around the world. The 2026 theme, “Engineering Intelligence,” highlights the expertise, creativity and problem-solving skills...
With more vehicles on the road in summer and more opportunities for distractions behind the wheel, the Illinois Tollway is supporting the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association's Put Your Mind in Drive safety campaign. Global Road Safety Week — June 22–26, 2026...