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Illinois Escort Requirements
Illinois Department of Transportation
Bureau of Operations, Permit Office
2300 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, Illinois 62764
Telephone:
​If calling from Springfield area or out of state, call
(217) 785-1477.
If calling from an Illinois number but outside of Springfield area, call (800) 252-8636.
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Email: dot.permitoffice@illinois.gov
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Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Central Time)
Escort Requirements
*The routing and permit will specify whether front or rear escorts are required.*
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For all moves exceeding 14’6” in width;
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For all moves exceeding 110’ in length;
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For all moves exceeding 14’6” in height;
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For any move on, across, or along a highway when additional warnings are required to alert the public, such as movements during darkness, weekends, or in response to emergencies, a civilian escort will be required;
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When determined necessary by the Department’s Bridge Office analysis or District Investigations.
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For all moves exceeding both 14’6” in width and 14’6” in height;
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For all moves exceeding both 14’6” in height and 110’ in length;
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For all moves exceeding both 14’6” in width and 110’ in length;
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When determined necessary by the Department’s Bridge Office analysis or District Investigations.
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For all moves exceeding 16’ in width;
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For all moves exceeding 145’ in length;
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For all moves exceeding 18’ in height;
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When determined necessary by the Department’s Bridge Office analysis or District Investigations.
Police Escorts are Required:
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For all moves exceeding 18’ in width;
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For all moves exceeding 18’ in height;
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For all moves exceeding 200’ in length;
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For any move of an unusual nature where additional traffic control is required to alert the public to the permit movement;
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For overweight moves requiring bridge restrictions where all traffic must be kept off the structure while the permitted vehicle crosses;
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When deemed necessary by the Department’s Bridge Office analysis or District investigation.
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A state police escort is generally required for moves outside or partially outside of a municipality, with a minimum 24-hour notice needed.
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For moves partially or wholly within a municipality, the permit office will determine whether a state or municipal police escort is necessary.
**Please note that the regulations posted on this website are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to be current, as regulations are subject to frequent changes. Additionally, requirements may vary at the discretion of state DOT permit representatives. We recommend verifying all regulations with the appropriate state authorities to ensure compliance with the latest standards.
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