Illinois Tollway unveils ‘lane blades' to help clear debris, keep drivers safe

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Officials with the Illinois Tollway have unveiled new technology that it says will help keep both its employees and motorists safe, preventing collisions and…

Officials with the Illinois Tollway have unveiled new technology that it says will help keep both its employees and motorists safe, preventing collisions and allowing more efficient debris cleanup.

“ we would set up our truck on the shoulder, wait for a break in traffic, run out, clear it, and run back to the shoulder,” Kevin Koukol said. “Everything is done from the truck,” he said. “It’s automated, you slow down traffic and you pace traffic in behind you.” Officials with Illinois Tollway say the technology will help keep drivers safe and will help make the process of debris cleanup more efficient.

 

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