How do I check winter road conditions in Lake County, IL?
Answered by Eshu Chikoti · Licensed Illinois real estate broker, RE/MAX Top Performers
Answered October 10, 2026 · Lake County
In Lake County, IL, the quickest way to check winter road conditions is Lake County PASSAGE, the live traffic map run by the Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT). It shows crashes, roadwork and snapshots from cameras at major intersections, and during storms you can see where county plows are, since each plow carries a dashboard camera that takes a snapshot every few minutes. PASSAGE also offers email alerts tuned to your commute, a smartphone app, and a phone line at 847-377-7000. Keep in mind who plows what: LCDOT clears the county highways marked with blue and gold five sided signs, such as Butterfield Road, on 26 plow routes covering nearly 840 lane miles. State routes like IL Route 120 and IL Route 60 are plowed by IDOT, and village streets by each town.
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