Illinois Individual Highway Permit Bond

An Illinois individual highway permit bond is a type of surety bond that is required by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for certain types of work that are performed within the right-of-way of an interstate, U.S. state route, Illinois state route, or state maintained roadway. The bond guarantees that the permittee will complete the work in accordance with the terms of the permit and all applicable laws and regulations, and that they will restore the right-of-way to its original condition, or better, upon completion of the work.

A bond is required for an Illinois individual highway permit when the work to be done is expected to cost more than $10,000. The bond amount is set by IDOT and is based on the estimated cost of the work to be done.

How to get a Illinois Individual Highway Permit Bond

At Surety1.com we make it easy to obtain this surety bond. Our simple, three step process is:

1. Complete the easy to navigate and secure online application. ¹
2. Review the free, no obligation quote from one of Surety1’s professional surety bond agents, usually within one business day. ²
3. Sign some paperwork and pay the bond premium

Once these steps have been completed, the Illinois Individual Highway Permit Bond will be shipped to the bond applicant.
^{1 -The name of the applicant on the surety bond application must match exactly the full legal business name of applicant for the permit.
2- Subject to underwriter approval, based on aggregate surety bond exposure, additional underwriting information may be required}

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When do I need a highway permit in Illinois?

An Illinois Individual Highway Permit is a permit issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) that allows work to be done within the right-of-way of an interstate, U.S. state route, Illinois state route, or state maintained roadway. A permit is required for all non-utility work in right-of-way, such as:

• Construction or maintenance of driveways, sidewalks, and other access points
• Excavation, grading, and other site work
• Placement of signs and other advertising
• Installation or repair of utilities
• Removal of trees or other vegetation

To apply for an Illinois Individual Highway Permit, you must submit a completed application form and all required supporting documentation, including:

• Detailed drawings and plans of the proposed work
• A traffic control plan, if necessary
• A bond or other financial security guarantee, if required

The application fee for an Illinois Individual Highway Permit varies depending on the type and scope of the work. The permit will be issued for a specific period of time, and you may be required to renew the permit if the work is not completed within that time frame.

Once you have obtained an Illinois Individual Highway Permit, you must follow all of the conditions of the permit and all applicable laws and regulations. You must also display a copy of the permit at the worksite at all times.

Here are some examples of when you might need an Illinois Individual Highway Permit:

• You are building a new driveway or sidewalk onto a state highway.
• You are excavating a trench to install a new utility line across a state highway.
• You are installing a new sign on your business property that is located along a state highway.
• You are removing a tree from your property that is located within the right-of-way of a state highway.

If you are unsure whether or not you need an Illinois Individual Highway Permit for your project, you should contact the IDOT district office in your area

How to apply for an Illinois individual highway permit

You must submit the following to the IDOT district office in your area:

• A completed application form (IDOT Form BC-17)
• Detailed drawings and plans of the proposed work
• A traffic control plan, if necessary
• A Illinois Individual Highway Permit Bond, if work is over $10,000.

The application fee for an Illinois individual highway permit varies depending on the type and scope of the work. The permit will be issued for a specific period of time, and you may be required to renew the permit if the work is not completed within that time frame.

Once you have submitted your application and all required supporting documentation, IDOT will review your application and determine if you are eligible for a permit. If you are approved, IDOT will issue you a permit.

Here are some tips for applying for an Illinois individual highway permit:

• Start early. The permit application process can take several weeks, so it is important to start early.
• Be complete. Make sure to submit all required documentation with your application.
• Be accurate. Make sure that all of the information on your application is accurate and complete.
• Be prepared to answer questions. IDOT may have questions about your application, so be prepared to answer them.

If you have any questions about the permit application process, you should contact the IDOT district office in your area.

Here is a link to the IDOT website with more information on Illinois individual highway permits: https://idot.illinois.gov/doing-business/permits/highway-permits.html

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