Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Thanksgiving holiday travelers asked to plan ahead, eliminate distractions

Incidental Take Notice For Sauk And Columbia Counties

Gov. Evers Joins Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, WisDOT to Unveil Dual-Language Highway Signs

“Know before you go” with winter road condition reports on 511wi.gov

Frequent updates provide critical safety information on more than 14,000 miles of roadway

Rep. Brostoff Statement in Opposition to Eight-Lane I-94 Expansion

Supervisor Burgelis Decries DOT Preferred Alternative for I-94 East-West project

Eight-lane I-94 East-West project proposal not in the best interest of area residents

Joint statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Robert J. Bauman

State Picks I-94 Expansion Over ‘Fix at Six’ Proposal

But smaller Stadium Interchange proposed. Public meetings planned on final design for $1.2 billion project.

Preferred alternative announced for I-94 East-West project, Milwaukee County

Public hearings scheduled for mid-December 2022

Move over, slow down to keep emergency roadside workers safe

Annual Crash Responder Safety Week reminds drivers to protect first responders

November 14-18 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin

Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar

Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.

Wisconsin DMV extends hours ahead of election

Steps to obtain an ID to vote explained

License revoked for Milwaukee Motor Vehicle Dealer

The Fall election is ahead, ensure you have an ID to vote

Group Unveils Plans To Replace 794 With Boulevard

Rethink 794 thinks replacing elevated freeway with boulevard could lead to $1.5 billion in development, better city.

City Wins Grant To Reconstruct Cherry Street Bridge

Bridge, which connects Downtown to Brewers Hill, was built in 1940.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More than $132 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Grants to Support Two Wrightstown Businesses

Gov. Evers Announces More than $35 Million in Awards for Wisconsin’s Transportation Alternatives Program

54 Hour closure of southbound WIS 100 planned for this weekend

Lane restrictions on northbound WIS 100

Gov. Evers, WisDOT, Community Leaders Celebrate WIS 23 Improvements in Fond du Lac, Sheboygan Counties

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $235 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Over Next Four Years

Funding will support more than 150 transportation projects across Wisconsin

Ship-Loading Equipment Makes 1,500-Mile Trip To Port Milwaukee

Part of largest investment in port in 60 years.

City Wants Feedback on KK River Trails

Proposal would link two off-road trail segments, create corridor from South Side to Downtown

Westbound I-94 lane closure at Maple Road in Waukesha

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $8 million in Grants, Loans for Wisconsin’s Freight Railroad Assistance Program

City Effort to Stop Reckless Driving Hits State Roadblocks

Roads like Fond du Lac Ave. or Capitol Dr. are 'state highways', limiting design changes.

Wisconsin receives federal approval for state’s Electric Vehicle Plan

Wisconsin Building Network of Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stations

85% of state highways would be within 25 miles of charger. Supply chain issues remain a hurdle.

City Wins Grant To Develop Site Beneath Marquette Interchange

With $3.25 million federal grant, Menomonee Valley site would receive street extension, water and sewer service.

Baldwin Brings Home $80M Infrastructure Investment for Columbia County Bridges

Incidental Take Notice For Chippewa County

New Memorial Honors Wisconsin State Patrol’s Fallen Heroes

State leaders, family members participate in dedication ceremony Friday

Can City Make Fond du Lac Avenue Safer?

Project would rebuild portion of artery that leads into Downtown, but may not include major changes.

Put Children’s Safety First On Every Trip in a Vehicle

Wisconsin State Patrol’s September Law of the Month: Child Passenger Safety

I-41/894 Noise Wall Project Resumes

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will resume work to install noise walls along I-41/894 in Milwaukee County.

Public Comment Period Open for WisDOT 2022 ADA Transition Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites the public to review and offer comments on the agency’s 2022 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.

Work on safer driving during Labor Day weekend

Gov. Evers Announces $900,000 Harbor Assistance Program Grant for the Port of Manitowoc

Ice Age Trail Alliance requests new Wisconsin DMV license plate

Comment period open through Sept. 23

Incidental Take Notice For Waukesha County

Gov. Evers, Minnesota Gov. Walz Seek Federal Funds for Major Duluth-Superior Bridge Project

Wisconsin DMV extends hours ahead of primary

Steps to obtain an ID to vote explained

Wisconsin’s Fall Primary election is ahead, ensure you have an ID to vote

I-41/US 45 54 Hour full freeway closure planned for this weekend. Weather delay is possible

DMV offers information on obtaining an ID to vote in the Fall Primary

Start the process now for a free ID to vote

MMAC Freeway Expansion Plan Doesn’t Add Up

It's predicated on a theory of congestion and economic development that has no evidence to support it.

Governor Evers announces $22.5 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for transportation projects in areas with populations above 50,000

Officials Plan Changes For Derogatory Names of 28 Sites

Task Force will pick new names for geographic features and public lands.

Upcoming closure of southbound I-94/I-43 exit ramp to National Avenue/6th Street

Railroad work to require full closure of Brown Deer Road

What’s That Big, New Tower at The Port?

Largest port investment in 60 years is beginning to materialize. See it from the Hoan Bridge.

WEC Sends Postcards to Eligible but Unregistered Residents

Licenses revoked for two Milwaukee wholesale dealers

North Avenue Bridge Project Finished

Say goodbye to those pesky detours as Milwaukee County finishes job.

WIS 33 closure at Ozaukee County I begins on Tuesday

State Supreme Court Says Natural Resources Board Member Can Stay

Legislature won't okay Evers appointee to replace Fred Prehn so Prehn won’t step down.

Milwaukee Planning To Eliminate Traffic Crash Deaths

City, led by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, adopts "Vision Zero" policy

Pavement buckles rise with summer temperatures

Governor Evers announces $400,000 TEA grant for Pleasant Prairie manufacturing

Rail spur project helps Balcan Innovations add 80 jobs

Coalition Renews Call for Fix At Six Solution for I-94 in Milwaukee

Press conference features elected officials, activists and impacted neighbors

Open Meetings For Scaled-Down Stadium Interchange

WisDOT meetings Tuesday, Wednesday for public comments on diverging-diamond design.

Wisconsin Bike Fed Releases Wisconsin Bikeways Report

WisDOT calls for commitment to safe driving as deadly crashes rise in Wisconsin

Driver responsibility, awareness key to preventing tragedies

ACE Internship Program Returns to MKE

MPS students to spend summer exploring aviation careers at Airport

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $35 Million in Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Local Road Improvements

First round of funding will support 40 projects across the state

Gov. Evers Announces $149 Million in State Funds for Local Roads

Funding will help complete 342 projects over next five years

Click It or Ticket enforcement begins today

Donald Driver featured in WisDOT’s latest campaign video to encourage seat belt use

Century City Will Be Used For Concrete Crushing

Concrete will be trucked west from N. Humboldt Blvd.

Green Infrastructure Project Planned For Interstate 94 and Becher Street

Site divides Harbor District and Bay View from Lincoln Village, has homeless encampment.

Risk of pavement buckling rises with temperatures

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Cabinet Take ‘Cabinet on the Road’ to Western Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers, together with members of his cabinet, hosted ‘Cabinet on the Road’ events in Osseo, Altoona, Menomonie, and Eau Claire.

Should Milwaukee Remove A Second Freeway?

1.5-mile-long Wisconsin Highway 175, formerly US 41, could become a boulevard.

Supervisor Burgelis Encourages Public Participation in Highway 175 Study

Vliet Street Reconstruction Gets Federal Funding

Plus: Humboldt reconstruction nearly 50% over budget and the future of Highway 175.

Governor Evers’ plan to invest in Wisconsin transportation approved

Wisconsin DMV first in nation to share driver data electronically

Improvements to WIS 57 ramp require 30-day closure

City Preparing Menomonee Valley Site For Development

Three buildings could be built on Kneeland Properties site.

Cruise Ships Return to Milwaukee

For the first time since 2019 cruises return, the city expecting 33 visits in 2022.

The End of Milwaukee’s Rush Hour?

Weekday traffic volumes are down in state and city since 2019. So is bus ridership.

Governor Evers funds local transportation with quarterly aid payment of more than $101 million

WEC Implements Legislative Audit Bureau Recommendations

Spring elections ahead, ensure you have an ID to vote

Wisconsin DMV ends extension for drivers ages 60+ March 31

TCMC Train Poised for 2024 Start

Feds give final approval to $32 million grant to fund second daily Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities train.

Gov. Evers Approves Funds to Improve 900 Miles of Public Roads for 2022

Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $187 Million for Wisconsin in Omnibus Appropriations Legislation

Federal funding delivers support to local projects in Wisconsin championed by Senator Baldwin during the Congressional appropriations process

Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago rail gets $31.8 million federal boost

Improvements double available round trips for passengers, aid freight efficiency

Wisconsin DMV online driver license renewals hits 200,000 milestone

Feds Pursuing Complete Streets

A goal of safe and accessible roadways for all users isn't just a Milwaukee policy anymore.

As spring thaw begins, frozen road coverage shrinks

Drive to protect workers this construction season

Wisconsin State Patrol’s March Law of the Month highlights work zone safety

Gov. Evers congratulates West Bend for opening new business road

WisDOT construction grant helps new manufacturing facility to add 50 jobs

Gov. Evers announces nearly $15 million in grants and loans to improve freight rail

WisDOT projects increase safety and strengthen the supply chain

Wisconsin Traffic Deaths Rising

Reckless driving isn't just a problem in Milwaukee.

Bridge Repairs Shutting Down North Avenue Bridge

County-owned bridge example of crumbling infrastructure in backlog of projects.

Port Building New Cruise Ship Dock

Gov. Tony Evers announces $3.5 million grant to bolster $7 million project.

State driver licenses and IDs are the most common forms of identification to show at the polls