Chapter 605, ROADS AND BRIDGES

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.12) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.12) Sec. 4-101.12. To aid at all times in promoting highway improvement throughout the State and perform such other duties and have such other powers in respect to highways as may be imposed or conferred upon it by law. (Source: Law…

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.13) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.13) Sec. 4-101.13. To publish maps in convenient forms showing State and other highways for use by the public and, in its discretion, to fix a charge therefor not in excess of the cost of publication. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)…

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.14) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.14) Sec. 4-101.14. To obtain, subject to the provisions of the "Personnel Code", approved July 18, 1955, as heretofore or hereafter amended, all employees necessary in the administration of its powers and duties under this Code. How…

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.15) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.15) Sec. 4-101.15. The Department of Central Management Services shall procure for or in behalf of each State highway employee, without cost to him, public liability insurance protecting him against any liability arising out of his …

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.16) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.16) Sec. 4-101.16. To prepare or cause to be prepared and maintain or cause to be maintained a schedule of priority of needs in the selection of railroad-highway grade crossings to be separated without regard to whether the highway …

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.2) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.2) Sec. 4-101.2. To prescribe rules and regulations not inconsistent with law, relating to the examination and qualifications of candidates for the office of county superintendent of highways. Such rules and regulations shall, before…

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.3) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.3) Sec. 4-101.3. To aid county superintendents of highways in establishing grades, preparing suitable systems of drainage and advise them as to the construction and maintenance of highways. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.4) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.4) Sec. 4-101.4. To cause plans, specifications and estimates to be prepared for the construction and repair of bridges and culverts when requested so to do by a county superintendent of highways. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.5) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.5) Sec. 4-101.5. To investigate and determine the various methods of highway construction adapted to different sections of the State and as to the best methods of maintenance of highways. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.6) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.6) Sec. 4-101.6. To compile statistics relating to highways throughout the State and collect such information in regard thereto as it shall deem expedient. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.7) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.7) Sec. 4-101.7. To approve and determine the final plans, specifications and estimates for all highways to which this Code applies under the provisions of Section 1-103 on which State funds may be expended. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 19…

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.8) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.8) Sec. 4-101.8. To let contracts in accordance with law for the construction of highways. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)

(605 ILCS 5/4-101.9) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-101.9) Sec. 4-101.9. To prescribe a system of auditing and accounting for all highway moneys for the use of all county and road district officials, which shall be adopted and used by such officials, and which system shall be as nearly un…

(605 ILCS 5/4-102) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-102) Sec. 4-102. The Department may prepare, in accordance with the regulations of the designated authority of the United States Government, the project statements, sketch maps, surveys, plans, specifications, estimates, bid forms, contrac…

(605 ILCS 5/4-103) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-103) Sec. 4-103. Any contracts that may be entered into for the construction of highways shall be let after due public advertisement to the lowest responsible bidder, or bidders, upon terms and conditions to be fixed by the Department, and…

(605 ILCS 5/4-104) Sec. 4-104. Subcontractors' trust agreements. This Section applies to subcontractors' retainage amounts expected to be equal to or greater than $20,000. Upon the contractor's receipt of the first partial or progress payment from the Department, at the request o…

(605 ILCS 5/4-106) Sec. 4-106. Preservation of bridge infrastructure. (a) The Department may adopt rules governing all corrosion prevention projects carried out on eligible bridges. Rules may include a process for ensuring that corrosion prevention and mitigation methods are carr…

(605 ILCS 5/4-201) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201) Sec. 4-201. The Department, in addition to, and not in limitation of, its general powers has the powers stated in Sections 4-201.1 through 4-201.20. (Source: P.A. 83-957.)

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.1) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.1) Sec. 4-201.1. To determine and adopt rules, regulations and specifications for State highways not inconsistent with this Code. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.10) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.10) Sec. 4-201.10. To provide for the lighting of State highways or portions thereof, when in the Department's opinion it is necessary for the convenience or safety of the public. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.11) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.11) Sec. 4-201.11. To number or renumber all State highways; and each State highway shall always be designated by a number. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.12) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.12) Sec. 4-201.12. Except as provided in the Illinois Adopt-A-Highway Act, to place, erect and maintain on highways all traffic control devices and signs authorized by this Code or by Chapter 11, Article III of the Illinois Vehicle …

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.13) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.13) Sec. 4-201.13. To construct, maintain, and operate bridges, on State highways a part of the Federal-aid highway network, across any stream between this State and any adjoining state where such bridge is necessary to connect the …

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.14) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.14) Sec. 4-201.14. (a) To construct, maintain and operate rest areas on State highways. In the operation of rest areas, the Department is authorized to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with law, limiting t…

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.15) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.15) Sec. 4-201.15. (a) To provide for the preservation of the natural beauty of areas through which State highways are constructed, and to acquire the fee simple title, or such lesser interest as may be desired, including scenic eas…

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.16) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.16) Sec. 4-201.16. Land acquired for highway purposes, including buildings or improvements upon such property, may be rented between the time of acquisition and the time when the land is needed for highway purposes. The Department s…

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.17) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.17) Sec. 4-201.17. To lease as lessee from the Illinois Highway Trust Authority any project at any time constructed or made available for public use by the Authority, and any property, real, personal, or mixed, tangible or intangibl…

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.18) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.18) Sec. 4-201.18. To acquire land adjacent to the right-of-way on a federal aid system outside the central business district in an urban area of 50,000 population or more as provided by the Federal Aid Road Act and to construct and…

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.19) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.19) Sec. 4-201.19. To issue permits for the establishment of telephone service at rest areas on the State Highway System where proper access to and from the main traveled lanes has been established and where such service will enhanc…

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.2) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.2) Sec. 4-201.2. For serving through or State traffic, to designate as part of the State highway system and to locate, construct and maintain highways to connect highways in the State highway system. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)…

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.20) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.20) Sec. 4-201.20. To conduct demonstration projects on public streets and highways designed to test and develop new technology for road and curb construction, reconstruction and maintenance. (Source: P.A. 83-957.)

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.3) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.3) Sec. 4-201.3. To relocate any highway, or a part thereof, in the State highway system on a new location or on a different highway. For the purpose of relocating such State highway the Department is authorized to lay out, open, alt…

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.4) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.4) Sec. 4-201.4. To enter into contracts covering all matters and things incident to the location, relocation, construction, repair and maintenance of State highways; including, subject to approval by the Illinois Commerce Commission…

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.5) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.5) Sec. 4-201.5. To lay out, construct and maintain, as a part of the State highway system, highways and entrances which will connect any State highway, now existing or hereafter constructed, with any State park, State forest, State …

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.6) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.6) Sec. 4-201.6. To divide the State highway system into sections or districts for the purpose of repair and maintenance and to repair and maintain such sections or districts either by patrol repair system or by gang repair system. (…

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.7) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.7) Sec. 4-201.7. To purchase, rent, acquire and maintain all equipment and material incident to or necessary in the location, relocation, construction, repair and maintenance of State highways. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.8) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.8) Sec. 4-201.8. To purchase and acquire quarries, gravel pits, sand pits, cement rock or other natural deposits of road material to be used in the construction and maintenance of State highways, and to quarry, dig, manufacture, prep…

(605 ILCS 5/4-201.9) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-201.9) Sec. 4-201.9. To construct, purchase, lease or otherwise acquire and to operate without charge to the public, ferries over rivers and other waters upon any State highway, whether permanently or temporarily located, until such time…

(605 ILCS 5/4-202) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-202) Sec. 4-202. Additional mileage may be added to the State highway system in the manner provided by this Code. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)

(605 ILCS 5/4-203) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-203) Sec. 4-203. The Department may, in its discretion and as funds become available for construction and maintenance, add additional highways to the State highway system by laying out new highways or taking over highways from the county h…

(605 ILCS 5/4-204) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-204) Sec. 4-204. Whenever any highway becomes a part of the State highway system, the Department shall file in its office a description of such State highway. All changes in and additions to the State highway system shall also be noted by …

(605 ILCS 5/4-205) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-205) Sec. 4-205. In all cases where State or through traffic upon a State highway runs through a municipality, the Department shall locate a route upon existing streets or upon a new street to be laid out through such municipality as a par…

(605 ILCS 5/4-206) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-206) Sec. 4-206. When advisable to serve traffic needs, any State highway route in or through a municipality may be relocated upon other streets in the municipality and the jurisdiction, maintenance and control of the streets upon the aban…

(605 ILCS 5/4-207) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-207) Sec. 4-207. On all State highways the Department shall construct and maintain all-weather surfaces at boxes used for the receipt of United States mail. The Department shall adopt and publish specifications detailing the kind and type …

(605 ILCS 5/4-208) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-208) Sec. 4-208. The Department may select streets in municipalities to form routes leading from business centers therein to State highways running through such municipalities and may erect and maintain suitable guide signs upon them. Howe…

(605 ILCS 5/4-209) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-209) Sec. 4-209. No person shall wilfully cut, excavate or otherwise damage that portion of any highway under the jurisdiction and control of the Department, including the hard-surfaced slab, shoulders and drainage ditches, either within o…

(605 ILCS 5/4-210) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-210) Sec. 4-210. Except where the right of access has been limited by or pursuant to law every owner or occupant of property abutting upon any State highway shall have reasonable means of ingress from and egress to the State highway consis…

(605 ILCS 5/4-211) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-211) Sec. 4-211. Any permit issued by the Department to construct an entrance or exit, or both, under the provisions of Section 4-209 shall designate the location and design of such construction. All such permits shall be subject to the ri…

(605 ILCS 5/4-212) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-212) Sec. 4-212. Failure to comply with the provisions of Sections 4-210 and 4-211 and the permits issued thereunder is a petty offense for which an additional fine of $10 for each day such failure continues may be imposed. Where the viola…

(605 ILCS 5/4-213) (from Ch. 121, par. 4-213) Sec. 4-213. Any person or an agency of this State which operates a motor vehicle designed or used for the carriage of more than seven passengers may apply to the Department for a permit to construct an all weather surface adjacent to …