Truck Access Route Program (TARP)
The purpose of the TARP is to help local governments
upgrade roads to accommodate 80,000 pound truck loads. The
department has a set aside amount of TARP funding that coincides
with funding for Economic Development Program projects. This should
not be confused with the annual TARP solicitation through our IDOT
District Offices (see below). When a local sponsor applies for EDP
funding, they can also request TARP funding for the same route
provided the roadway connects to an already existing designated
truck route or municipality and ends at another designated truck
route, truck generator, or municipality. The department will provide
up to $45,000 per lane mile and $22,000 per intersection for an
eligible roadway. Please note that when requesting TARP funding in
conjunction with an EDP application, the TARP funding is capped at
$150,000 for the overall project. Please include the exact length of
the roadway and how many intersections are involved in the project
with your EDP application. This information is necessary to
calculate TARP funding.
TARP Fall Solicitation
Every fall IDOT solicits local projects that can be constructed during the
upcoming fiscal year. We encourage you to submit your inquiries and requests for
assistance to the District Local Roads and Streets office that serves your
county. The state participation will not exceed 50% of the total construction
costs or $900,000 whichever is less. Please contact your District Local Roads
and Streets office for details of how to apply for the TARP annual program.
The following information is needed for all TARP applications:
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A general description of the project
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A location map
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The limits of the project
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Total mileage, including lane miles
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Number of trucks per day
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Intersections with designated truck routes only
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Anticipated letting date
For more information on this program, please contact:
Bureau of Local Roads and Streets
Highway Systems Manager
Room 205
Illinois Department of Transportation
2300 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, Illinois 62764
Phone (217) 782-3401
Fax (217) 782-3971
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