IDOT-INTERSECTION REVIEW

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jason Bunting and 6 co-sponsors

IDOT will conduct a formal, independent safety review of the 10 most hazardous Will County intersections south of I-80, with improvements planned, due by Jan 1, 2028.

Summary of SB 3275 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Purpose and intent

Establishes a state-level process for conducting a formal road safety assessment focused on the most hazardous intersections under Illinois state jurisdiction in Will County, south of Interstate 80.

The aim is to provide an independent, comprehensive safety performance review of road and intersection safety, with opportunities for improvement.

Key provisions and changes

Creates new Section 2705-206 within the Department of Transportation Law (40 ILCS 2705).

Scope:

Targets the 10 most hazardous intersections under state jurisdiction in Will County south of I-80.
Excludes expressways from the assessment.
The Department of Transportation (IDOT), in consultation with local agencies, determines which intersections are studied.

Conduct of assessment:

The assessment must be a formal, independent, comprehensive safety performance review.
It must comply with federal requirements (23 CFR 924) for road safety assessments.
The process should identify safety performance issues and provide opportunities for improvement. -Timing and reporting:
IDOT must submit the road safety assessment to the General Assembly by January 1, 2028.

Sunset/repeal:

The section establishing the road safety assessment is repealed on July 1, 2028, meaning the mandate is temporary unless renewed or codified differently by future legislation.

Who/what is affected

Primary responsibility and action lie with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

Local agencies in Will County collaborate with IDOT to select the specific intersections and implement improvements.

The focus is on non-expressway intersections within Will County south of I-80, affecting traffic safety planning, potential design changes, and resource prioritization.

Procedural and timeline considerations

Legislative timeline:

Bill filed and progressed through the usual committee and reading processes in early 2026 (with multiple amendments and sponsor changes noted).
Final submission deadline to the General Assembly: January 1, 2028.
Repeal of the statute: July 1, 2028, unless extended or replaced by another law.

Reporting requirement:

A formal, independent safety performance review will be prepared and provided to the General Assembly, offering actionable safety improvement recommendations.

Compliance:

Requires adherence to 23 CFR 924, aligning state review with federal road safety assessment standards.

Potential impact

Could lead to targeted safety improvements at the ten most hazardous state-identified intersections in Will County south of I-80.

May influence allocation of state resources toward intersection safety interventions (e.g., signal timing, geometric improvements, pedestrian/bicycle accommodations).

Encourages collaboration between IDOT and local governments for data-driven safety planning.

Temporary nature (sunset provision) suggests the measure is experimental or contingent on demonstrated results or renewed legislative action.

Note: This summary reflects the bill’s text and stated provisions as of enactment and does not reflect any amendments that may occur during the legislative process.