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IDOT Warns Drivers to Beware of Buckling and Failing Pavement During Heatwave
Maintenance crews are monitoring roads statewide and ready for emergency repairs as extreme heat can cause sudden buckling or blowouts, IDOT said.
- The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning motorists to watch for pavement failures as extreme heat and humidity persist across the state.
- Prolonged high temperatures, with heat indices reaching 100 to 110 degrees, can cause pavement to buckle or blow out with little warning, creating uneven road surfaces.
- Drivers should report pavement failures to IDOT by calling 800-452-4368 or by contacting local law enforcement through 911, while maintenance crews monitor roads statewide for emergency repairs.
- Officials urge travelers to carry extra water to prevent dehydration if stranded, and to slow down and move over when approaching road crews and emergency personnel.
- Dangerous hot and humid conditions will continue to impact northern Illinois into Friday, with heat indices expected to persist past 100 degrees throughout the region.
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Heat and Humidity Result in Uneven Driving Surfaces
The Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning the public to be on the lookout for pavement failures on roads and to stay alert for crews making emergency repairs. Pavement failures, buckling and blowouts occur with little warning during periods of…
Illinois drivers warned of pavement failures amid heat wave
The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning the public to be aware of pavement failures due to high temperatures and humidity, and to expect slowed traffic and move over for workers when repairs are being made.
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