Crack Sealing Center Lane Lines on I-57

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is soliciting bids for crack routing and crack filling of inside lane joints on 4.3 miles of I-57 in Williamson County under Contract No. 78C53, with electronic bids due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. prevailing time through the iCX system. The contract carries a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 0.00% under 49 CFR Part 26. The opportunity record lists Washington County (FIPS 17189) as jurisdiction, while the work runs along I-57 northbound and southbound from south of SN 100-0011(SB) and SN 100-0010 (NB) near the Johnston City Interchange to north of The Hill interchange near Marion.

Lane-reduction work and traffic control setup, switching, and removal are restricted to off-peak hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The contractor must furnish and maintain two changeable message signs, placed at least 14 calendar days before any lane or roadway closure. Written notice to the Engineer is required 14 days before construction starts, or 21 days for projects involving width or height restrictions or complete closures. Obligations include prevailing wage compliance, Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative apprentice labor hour goals, environmental monitoring for regulated substances, and coordination with fiber optic, water, sewer, gas, electric, telephone, and cable television utilities. Work follows the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction adopted January 1, 2022 (revised January 1, 2026), the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the Manual of Test Procedures for Materials in effect on the invitation date.

The project is funded through IDOT Construction Funds, and the contract goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Delay payments apply only when documented work stoppages exceed two hours or production rates drop more than 25 percent for longer than seven days. The opportunity was posted October 21, 2026.