(Undated) – The Illinois Department of Transportation is ready for winter. That was IDOT Public Information Officer, Paul Wappel. Wappel says while last year was a mild winter, IDOT crews still used three-hundred twelve-thousand tons of salt statewide, the lowest in five years. He says they’re responsible for keeping over forty-five thousand lane miles clear across Illinois. Wappel also says for up-to-date road conditions visit gettingaroundillinois.com.