IDOT: Extreme Heat Conditions Could Lead To Pavement Failures
IDOT will be monitoring roads for repairs; traffic stoppages possible during heat wave SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation is urging motorists to be alert for the possibility of pavement buckling on roads throughout the state in the next few days due to the extreme heat in the forecast. Very high temperatures can lead to pavement expanding and ultimately buckling or blowing out, causing uneven driving surfaces in some areas. As long as the heat persists, IDOT will be […]