Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $170 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

Hampshire Street Oak Leaf Trail Ramp Might Finally Be Built

Long awaited project is well positioned heading into 2025 budget. But will it survive?

‘Mini Roundabouts’ Planned for Holton, 51st Streets

Traffic lights would be replaced by small roundabouts aimed at reducing speeding.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Biden-Harris Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Deliver More Than $200 Million to Support More than 150 Projects in Communities Across Wisconsin

Federal investments to support local road and bridge improvement projects statewide

See What Boulevard Replacing I-794 in Downtown Would Look Like

Rethink I-794 launches augmented reality experience to picture impact of conversion.

Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 23 new officers at graduation, including first lateral recruit class

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $50 Million for Rural Road Improvements to Support Wisconsin’s Farmers and Producers, Agriculture Industries

Investments secured in recent biennial budget to support 37 projects across 28 Wisconsin counties

DMV Offers Information On Obtaining An ID for Voting

WisDOT celebrates aviation in Wisconsin during EAA AirVenture week

More than 10,000 aircraft and over 670,000 aviation enthusiasts projected to travel to Oshkosh

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Maj. Gen. Jerald David Slack

I-43 North-South project progresses; opens third lane in Ozaukee County

Road, ramp closures planned next week near downtown Milwaukee

Borealis Ridership Tops 18,500 in First Full Month

Amtrak and states impressed by positive response to new service

Expect company on Wisconsin roads during Fourth of July weekend travel

Statewide travel info at your fingertips via 511wi.gov and the mobile app

Chicago City Exchange Sees Milwaukee Leaders Discuss Big Ideas in Windy City

Hoan Group spends day building connections.

Aisha Carr Charged With Fraud, Misconduct in Office

Former school board director faces two felonies for living outside district she represented.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Nearly $5 Million for Freight Rail Improvement in Luxemburg, Reedsburg, and Wrightstown

Risk of pavement buckling rises with temperatures

Department of Transportation Towing Campers, Vehicles At Milwaukee Park and Ride Lots

Sites have become encampments in past year.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce New Rustic Roads Guide, Highlighting Wisconsin’s Roads Less Traveled

Share the road with motorcycles for everyone’s safety

June Law of the Month: Motorcycle safety

Open Houses Announced For I-94 Widening

Project would expand freeway through Milwaukee, rebuild Stadium Interchange.

Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors

Despite vehement objections in raucous meeting, committee approves plan.

Incidental Take Notice For Douglas County

Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City

City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.

Wisconsin Bike Fed Celebrates Wisconsin Bike Week With Communities Across the State June 1 – 9, 2024

Licenses revoked for two Milwaukee wholesale dealers

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Grants to Build Wisconsin’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

WisDOT, Waukesha County promote work zone safety ahead of summer travel season

The annual Click It or Ticket campaign is back, reminding drivers to buckle up

WisDOT and the Wisconsin State Patrol bump up seatbelt education and enforcement efforts to keep travelers safe

How Wisconsin Prevents Noncitizen Voting

The practice is rare — and illegal — but has received increased attention since 2020.

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

See The Design Concepts To Replace Stadium Freeway

More than 10 alternatives released for the northside freeway spur.

New Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Train Starts May 21

Added train doubles service between Milwaukee and Twin Cities.

Introducing Amtrak Borealis trains with Expanded Service between St. Paul and Chicago via Milwaukee

New passenger train arrivals and departures in a partnership with Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois

Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project

Community input sought on proposal to convert Stadium Freeway to boulevard.

Public meeting to be held for Reimagining WIS 175 Study

Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown

'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'

Annual Work Zone Awareness Week promotes highway safety

Safe drivers create safe work zones

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $106 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

Just How Bad Are Milwaukee’s Roads?

They are among the worst in the state, which is also doing poorly, new report finds.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Four Bills

New lane shifts and ramp closures scheduled along I-43 in Milwaukee County

Part of ongoing I-43 rehabilitation project between Brown Street and Capitol Drive.

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

Wisconsin DMV extends hours ahead of election

It’s not too late to obtain an ID needed to vote in tomorrow’s election

Gov. Evers Signs Legislation to Support Holocaust Education, Expand Emergency Detention and Urgent Crisis Care Facilities Statewide

License revoked for Milwaukee wholesale dealer license

Port Milwaukee addresses safety measures following Port of Baltimore bridge collapse

DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to use at the polls

Gov. Evers Take Actions on 44 Bills

‘Fix at Six’ Group Wants I-94 Expansion Delayed For Civil Rights Report

Despite federal blessing for 8-lane expansion, project faces civil rights review.

Wisconsin Has $78 Million Federal Funds For EV Charging Stations

Evers signs two bills laying groundwork to use funds for network of charging stations.

Coalition Admonishes I-94 expansion Record of Decision

Approval of the project harms civil rights, air and water quality, and climate

Gov. Evers Signs Historic Legislation to Support and Expand Wisconsin’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

More testing facilities and new website enhance service for emissions program customers

Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls: Wisconsin DMV’s driver license or ID

WisDOT expands ‘Control Your Drive’ campaign to prevent consequences of reckless driving

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 15 Bills

Work continues, long-term lane closures return to I-43 in Milwaukee

Final public involvement meeting coming for highly anticipated W. Lisbon Ave. roadway project

Bill Expands State’s EV Charging Network

Legislature passes law allowing businesses to own and operate charging stations without being regulated as utilities.

WisDOT applauds federal investment to reconnect Wisconsin communities

Milwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street

Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.

Baldwin Brings Home Over $39 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades to Reconnect Wisconsin Communities

Baldwin voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act that fund the projects and fought for Wisconsin investments

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

Feds Approve Interstate 94 Expansion

Westside freeway would be expanded to eight lanes. Lawsuit possible.

Advocates condemn approval of I-94 expansion

The project is currently under review for Civil Rights violation

I-94 East-West Project Receives Federal Approval

Federal Highway Administration supports and advances WisDOT’s recommended alternative

Work to resume on multiple bridges over WIS 145 in Milwaukee County

W. Silver Spring Drive, N. 76th Street, and two pedestrian bridges to be improved.

Legislature Backs Bills for High-Speed EV Charging Stations

Near unanimous Assembly votes set state DOT up to create EV infrastructure program.

It’s not too late to obtain an ID needed to vote in tomorrow’s primary

Incidental Take Notice For Jefferson County

Bill Would Require Breathalyzers For Convicted Drunk Drivers

Sen. Chris Larson has introduced a similar measure 7 times

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Approve $10 Million in Grants to Eight Projects Promoting Harbor Maintenance

Harbor grants support economies along Mississippi River and Great Lakes

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $138 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate $8 Million Federal Grant to Help Support Trucking Industry

Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls: Wisconsin DMV’s driver license or ID

Proposal Would Expand Silver Alert System To Include Children

Bill is backdoor way to expand Amber Alert system to support finding missing children.

Warm temperatures end frozen road declaration statewide

No, I-794 Won’t Be Eliminated

Many seem to think state proposal will tear down Hoan Bridge. Nope. Will that change the views of detractors?

WIS 36 (Loomis Road) bridge over I-894 to close long-term for reconstruction

Part of ongoing I-894 rehabilitation project in Milwaukee County.

DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting

Help shape the future of Wisconsin’s Official State Highway Map

Public input requested for 2025 edition of iconic map

Wisconsin Leaders Applaud $1 Billion Investment for Blatnik Bridge

Baldwin fought for two years to secure Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for critical project for regional economy

WisDOT Getting Closer to I-794 Project Recommendations

Seeking 'most feasible' ways to tear down 1 mile (or less) stretch of downtown freeway.

Gov. Evers Declares 2024 the Year of the Worker

Governor’s declaration builds on administration’s work to bolster state’s workforce in high-demand, high-need industries

Gov. Evers Celebrates More Than $1 Billion Federal Grant to Replace Blatnik Bridge

Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $1 Billion to Replace the Blatnik Bridge

After two years of advocating, Baldwin delivered Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to replace vital bridge for Wisconsin's economy and safety

WisDOT Announces 2023 Excellence in Construction Awards

Contractors honored for projects in Dane, Lafayette, Outagamie, Milwaukee, Polk and Racine counties

No More Humorous Highway Signs

New federal DOT manual bars them, saying witty safety messages can be misunderstood.

Could Underwood Creek Parkway Become A Trail?

Parkway has been closed since 2020 due to interstate construction.

Jeff Johnson Named Chief Operating Officer of Potawatomi Business Development Corporation’s Commercial Group

Frozen road law begins Thursday for northern half of Wisconsin

$16 Million in Transit Capital Assistance Funds Announced for Wisconsin Communities

Applications Open for Third Round of Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Funds

Be prepared for travel impacts as more snow, frigid temperatures enter Wisconsin

Federal Government Investigating Civil Rights Complaint About I-94 Expansion

Groups oppose plan to expand, but not rebuild highway through Milwaukee's West Side.

Wisconsin Trails Neighboring States On EV Charging Stations

Only Iowa further behind. EV owners say Wisconsin needs more fast charging stations.

Winter storm expected to impact travel

WisDOT’s interactive map details where federal funding plays a role in improving state infrastructure