IDOT Warns Extreme Temperatures Could Cause Pavement Failures, Road Buckling

Illinois Department of Transportation warns of road failures amid heat wave. What to know

The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning residents about road failures amid the ongoing heat wave. Find out more.

Extreme temperatures could cause pavement failures, department prepared for road buckling

Remain alert, anticipate slowdowns and temporary work zones With extremely high temperatures and increasing humidity in the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning the public to be on the lookout for pavement failures on roads throughout the state. Pavement failures or blowouts occur when prolonged high temperatures cause the road to expand and […]

IDOT warning drivers of possible road buckling

IDOT warns drivers of buckling roads in extreme heat

IDOT warns extreme temperatures could cause pavement failures, road buckling

The Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning the public to be on the lookout for roads buckling or blowing out due to the extreme heat.

Illinois Department of Transportation warns extreme heat could cause road pavement failures

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning motorists that extreme heat could cause road pavement to buckle and crack, leading to potentially hazardous situations. According to IDOT, "Pavement failures or blowouts occur when prolonged high temperatures cause the road to expand and buckle up or blow out, resulting in uneven driving surfaces. Precipitation and humidity increase the potential for buckling. " A dr…