Illinois · Illinois Department of Transportation
Truck Access Route Program (TARP)
Overview
IDOT grants (up to 50% of cost or $2M) to local governments to upgrade roads to carry 80,000-lb trucks and connect to truck routes/freight generators. FY2026-28 cycle open now ($7.0M/year, $21.0M total).
Uses
- Transload Intermodal
- Industrial Spur
Funding
- Max share
- 50%
- Minimum match
- 50%
FY2026-2028openno fixed deadline
Eligibility
- Municipality
- County
- Transload Operator
Restricted to applicants in Illinois.
Terms
- Mechanism: Competitive Grant
- SAM.gov registration: required
How to Apply
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