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Illinois bridge safety reports blocked by state agency
An AP analysis finds more than 2400 Illinois bridges are structurally deficient while IDOT cites security concerns in withholding detailed inspection reports. Some local officials release reports, but accessibility remains limited. Experts say the public should have access and understand the technical data.
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Springfield
Douglas County
Kaskaskia River
Associated Press
Illinois
Minneapolis
Mike Claffey
IDOT
Claffey
Illinois Terrorism Task Force
Mike Chamness
Bryan Smith
Jim Crane
John Frauenhoffer
Champaign
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
Frauenhoffer