Old Veterans Construction Deploys FODS On Massive Central Tri-State Tollway I-294 Widening And Reconstruction Project
Old Veterans Construction Deploys FODS On Massive Central Tri-State Tollway I-294 Widening And Reconstruction Project
2 Pagesfods in the field case study BACKGROUND The ongoing $4 billion dollar Central Tri-State Tollway Project, a massive undertaking by the Illinois Tollway Board of Directors and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), involves reconstructing and widening the I-294 Chicago bypass to meet current and future demand. In addition to upgrading the road system, the scope of work involves integrating flex-lanes, and adding SmartRoad technology. Crews are placing fiber optic cabling along the interstate to upgrade the communications infrastructure. CHALLENGE Daily traffic on this part of the highway exceeds 220,000 vehicles and contractors must work efficiently to reduce the impact on affected populations. Highway construction and cable installation projects involve segmented work, and
