wisconsin DOT News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics

New Overweight Hauling Law Helps Wisconsin Cheesemakers

Wisconsin cheesemakers and the state’s trucking association are applauding the passage of a new law that boosts hauling capacity for dairy farmers.

August 15, 2024
Government, Equipment, Logistics

Wisconsin Leaders Issue Grant to Support Marine Facility in Marinette

Wisconsin officials announced May 6 that $1 million in grant funding has been awarded to support infrastructure at a shipbuilding facility in Marinette.

May 7, 2021
Government, Business

Wisconsin DOT Issues $99.1 Million to Municipalities

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and transportation officials recently announced $99.1 million in transportation aid has been distributed to municipalities across the state.

April 12, 2021
Government, Business

Wisconsin DOT Issues Grant to Support Business Expansions in Fitchburg

Wisconsin officials recently announced a $1 million grant has been awarded to support a road construction project in Fitchburg, which is located six miles south of Madison.

March 25, 2021
Government, Business

Wisconsin DOT Allocates $131.4 Million for Local Governments

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation recently announced $131.4 million in funding has been distributed to communities across the state.

January 13, 2021
Government, Business, Technology

Wisconsin DOT Launches Online Fleet Management Tool

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles recently launched an online program to help companies manage their fleets.

November 20, 2020
Government, Business

Wisconsin Officials Announce $160M in Aid for Local Governments

More than $160 million in transportation aid will be directed to local government agencies in Wisconsin, state officials recently announced.

July 9, 2020
Government

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Signs Highway Project Reporting Bill

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will change the way it budgets and reports highway project costs as the result of a new law signed by Gov. Scott Walker on April 3.

April 9, 2018
Government, Business

Wisconsin DOT Announces Inspector General Position

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced the creation of a new Inspector General position within the agency Sept. 25.

September 27, 2017
Government, Business

Wisconsin DOT Gets Corporate Sponsor

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced June 26 that it has sold corporate sponsorship of the department’s roadside assistance services to insurance giant State Farm.

June 28, 2017