Highway maintenance

REVISED - Uniform Accounting System and Office Managers Guide_Nov2022.pdf

The Bureau of Highway Maintenance (BHM)

  • Develops policies, standards, and manuals related to the use and preservation of highway facilities

  • Promotes efficient, seamless, and secure freight flows on Wisconsin's transportation system and across our borders

  • Consults with transportation regions on roadway and roadside facilities

  • Coordinates the statewide budget for operations and provides allocations for regional operations

  • Develops and supports information systems necessary for the effective management of highway operations throughout the state

  • Provides specialized assistance on preventive maintenance, winter maintenance operations, management of the highway right of way, including vegetation management and permits for use or access

  • Plans, develops, and manages roadside facilities including rest areas, waysides, and safety and weight enforcement facilities

  • Provides leadership in seeking out new technologies and practices and evaluating opportunities to improve operations

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