Drivers Warned to Watch for Buckling Pavement

The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be on the lookout for buckling pavement on roads throughout the area in the next few days due to the recent rainfall and extreme heat in the forecast.
 
IDOT says the combination of very high temperatures and precipitation can lead to pavement expanding and ultimately buckling or blowing out, causing uneven driving surfaces in some areas.

As long as the heat and humidity persists, IDOT says officials will be monitoring the situation, and crews will be ready to make repairs as quickly as possible if they are needed.