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August 15:
Annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign begins Friday - runs through Labor Day
August 13:
It’s not too late to obtain an ID to vote in tomorrow’s primary
August 6:
Steps to obtain an ID to vote in the August Partisan Primary election explained
July 2018
July 31:
Students take stand for safe driving
July 30:
State driver licenses and IDs are the most common forms of proof of identity to show at the polls
July 25:
Have the proper ID to vote? If not, start the process for a free ID from DMV
July 11:
Governor Walker announces more than $145 million in payments to local governments
July 2:
Motorists traveling over the July 4th holiday asked to be patient, alert and safe
June 2018
June 22:
WisDOT Secretary Ross tours city of Superior harbor project
June 20:
Overwhelming support for WIS 23 project at public hearing held at UW-Fond du Lac
June 20:
Governor Walker declares State of Emergency
June 18:
Governor Walker attends groundbreaking for City of Manitowoc, S.S. Badger Dock construction project
June 15:
State Troopers target drunk drivers with special patrols during Country USA
June 15:
Predicted hot weather means increased chances for pavement buckling
June 14:
Governor Walker announces additional $38.6 million in local bridge projects for 70 bridges statewide
June 13:
Governor Walker congratulates city of Oshkosh, Oshkosh Corporation on opening of commercial rail facility
June 13:
Wisconsin-based companies' low bidders on development roadway projects
June 7:
State Patrol plans aerial enforcement missions in central Wisconsin
June 7:
State Patrol plans aerial enforcement Friday along WIS 23 in Fond du Lac County
June 6:
Governor Walker announces $227.4 million in additional federal funding for Wisconsin’s roads and bridges
June 4:
State Patrol aerial enforcement planned for Tuesday along I-43 in Walworth County
June 1:
Speed limit reduction to 55 mph on Interstate 39/90, Beloit to Madison
May 2018
May 31:
Wisconsin State Patrol to conduct enhanced enforcement of commercial trucks and drivers during International Roadcheck June 5 - 7
May 30:
June means increase in deer activity – greater potential for deer/vehicle crashes
May 25:
Hot weather increases chances for pavement buckling
May 25:
Governor Walker announces more than $76 million for local bridge projects
May 23:
State Patrol aerial enforcement set for Friday along US 53 in Washburn County
May 23:
Memorial Day weekend travelers asked to plan ahead, buckle up, be patient and safe
May 22:
Paint Creek Bridge replacement a priority
May 22:
Motorists and ATV/UTV Riders Urged to Share the Road Safely
May 18:
State Patrol aerial enforcement set for Monday along I-94 in Kenosha County
May 18:
State Patrol enforcement set for Monday along I-90 in La Crosse County
May 17:
Replacement license plate stickers available online
May 17:
Reminder: Click It or Ticket seat belt mobilization begins Monday
May 17:
State Patrol aerial enforcement set for Friday and Saturday on US 12 in Sauk County
May 4:
Governor Walker announces additional $25 million in savings for 12 highway projects
May 4:
State Patrol plans aerial enforcement Monday along I-94 in Waukesha County
May 4:
Lt. Governor Kleefisch and Packers’ great Donald Driver urge all motorists to buckle-up – every trip, every seat
May 1:
Governor Walker announces $800,000 emergency grant to S.S. Badger
April 2018
April 30:
Motorists asked to look twice, share the road with motorcycles
April 26:
WisDOT and WDNR Superior office closed Friday, April 27 - DMV service counter also closed
April 26:
Stay safe on the roads this growing season
April 24:
WisDOT issues new Children’s Hospital specialty license plate
April 30:
Motorists asked to look twice, share the road with motorcycles
April 26:
WisDOT and WDNR Superior office closed Friday, April 27 - DMV service counter also closed
April 26:
Stay safe on the roads this growing season
April 24:
WisDOT issues new Children’s Hospital specialty license plate
April 23:
State revokes auto dealers’ licenses - Investigations uncover odometer fraud and other violations
April 20:
Thursday’s State Patrol aerial enforcement mission along Madison Beltline results in 20 traffic stops – one Narcan assist
April 20:
When the snow finally melts…watch for Adopt-a-Highway crews
April 17:
State Patrol plans aerial traffic enforcement Thursday, April 19, along Madison Beltline
April 13:
Governor Walker announces $185,000 transportation grant for the city of Columbus
April 12:
Wisconsin State Patrol recognizes law enforcement dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 8-14
April 11:
State Patrol plans aerial traffic enforcement Thursday along US 45 in Washington County
April 5:
Work Zone Awareness Week promotes highway safety
April 4:
State Patrol plans aerial traffic enforcement Friday along I-43 in Ozaukee County
April 2:
It’s not too late to obtain an ID to vote in the Spring Election
March 2018
March 30:
Governor Walker welcomes 37 new officers to the Wisconsin State Patrol
March 26:
State driver licenses and IDs are the most common forms of proof of identity to show at the polls
March 23:
Governor Walker announces nearly $285,000 in county forest road aids
March 20:
Spring and elections are here. If you need an ID to vote, start the process for free ID to vote now
March 20:
State Patrol plans aerial traffic enforcement Wednesday along WIS 23 between Fond du Lac and Plymouth
March 14:
Wisconsin Department of Transportation to solicit for Transportation Engineering and Programming Study
March 7:
Those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day asked to be safe, responsible
March 6:
Frozen Road declaration ends/Spring Thaw and Class II road restrictions take effect statewide on Wednesday, March 7
February 2018
Feb. 23:
Warmer weather means Frozen Road law to end Saturday in Zones 4 and 5
Feb. 19:
It’s not too late to obtain an ID to vote in the Spring Primary
Feb. 16:
Governor Walker announces nearly $1.8 million for transportation to jobs program
Feb. 15:
Wisconsin State Patrol currently recruiting for troopers and inspectors
Feb. 14:
Governor Walker announces new state website: wisconnvalley.wi.gov to provide updates on Foxconn’s historic investment in Wisconsin
Feb. 12:
Steps to obtain an ID to vote in the spring primary explained
Feb. 6:
WisDOT announces 2017 Excellence in Construction Awards
Feb. 5:
State driver licenses and IDs are the most common forms of proof of identity to show at the polls
Feb. 1:
Governor Walker Announces Major Projects to be Completed One Year Ahead of Scheduled Completion
January 2018
Jan. 29:
Have the ID you need to vote? Check. If not, start the process for free ID to vote now
Jan. 26:
Diversified Manufacturing Corp. opens new facility in western Wisconsin
Jan. 23:
Wisconsin Department of Transportation names Craig Mayer as Inspector General
Jan. 19:
Wisconsin State Patrol officers now equipped/trained to administer Narcan
Jan. 10:
Governor Walker announces more than $8 million in harbor grants
Jan. 10:
Governor Walker announces more than $118 million in payments to local governments
Jan. 10:
WisDOT soliciting bids for WIS 20 road work in Racine County
Jan. 4:
Frozen road law expands to entire state
Jan. 2:
Madison West DMV Service Center’s new location opens January 22, 2018
December 2017
Dec. 28:
Frozen road law expands Saturday to Zone 2
Dec. 21:
Frozen road law takes effect Friday in northern Wisconsin - Zone 1
Dec. 19:
Governor Walker announces more than $4.5 million to serve the transportation needs of seniors, individuals with disabilities
Dec. 19:
Investing in our infrastructure: Governor Walker announces advancements with WIS 441 Project
Dec. 19:
Governor Walker announces infrastructure improvements completed in North Central Region of Wisconsin
Dec. 19:
Governor Walker announces infrastructure improvements completed in Northeast Region of Wisconsin
Dec. 19:
Governor Walker announces infrastructure improvements completed in Northwest Region of Wisconsin
Dec. 19:
Governor Walker announces infrastructure improvements completed in Southeast Region of Wisconsin
Dec.19:
Governor Walker announces infrastructure improvements completed in Southwest Region of Wisconsin
Dec. 13:
Statewide crackdown on impaired drivers begins Friday, runs through New Year’s Day
Dec. 5:
Roads & Bridges names Verona Road (US 18/151) Project as top project in North America for 2017
Dec. 5:
Traffic crashes claim 46 lives in Wisconsin last month
November 2017
Nov. 16:
Governor Walker declares November 20 as Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin
Nov. 15:
Winter road conditions available statewide on 511
Nov. 14:
People traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday period asked to plan ahead
Nov. 10:
WisDOT issues new specialty license plate
Nov. 9:
Protecting Those Who Protect Our Highways
Nov. 6:
Governor Walker announces new Rustic Road designated in Walworth County
Nov. 3:
Governor Walker announces $4.5 million freight rail grant award to WSOR
October 2017
Oct. 31:
WisDOT applies for federal Infrastructure For Rebuilding America Grant
Oct. 27:
For the safety of Halloween trick-or-treaters, drivers asked to be focused/sober
Oct. 27:
State’s newest Safety and Weight Enforcement Facility in Sparta officially opens
Oct. 25:
Lt. Governor Kleefisch recognizes rest area maintenance workers,
30-year anniversary of Rest Area Maintenance program
Oct. 24:
Request for new specialty license plate - Comments for Musky Clubs Alliance of Wisconsin open until November 24, 2017
Oct. 20:
Governor Walker announces over $108 million in payments to local governments
Oct. 19: Lt.
Governor Kleefisch recognizes rest area maintenance workers, 30th anniversary of Rest Area Maintenance program
Oct. 9:
Wisconsin State Patrol recruit class begins training
Oct. 6:
Racine-area auto dealer reprimanded
Oct. 4:
WisDOT: Preliminary data shows last month was the safest September on public roadways since the end of World War II
Oct. 3:
Take flight with Aviation Art Contest
September 2017
Sept. 28:
Governor Walker presents awards to Wisconsin State Patrol officers for heroism and commendable service
Sept. 27:
As deer activity increases, motorists urged to slow down, be alert
Sept. 26:
Packer Gameday Travel Advisory for Sept. 28 football game
Sept. 25:
New Inspector General position created
Sept. 22:
Hot weather increases chances for pavement buckling
Sept. 20:
Request for new specialty license plate
Sept. 8:
Account activity alerts added to DMV’s eNotify online service
Sept. 7:
Preliminary total of 52 Wisconsin traffic deaths last month make it tied for the safest August since World War II
Sept. 5:
Beloit DMV will relocate to 1900 Sutler Avenue
Sept. 5:
Wisconsin State Patrol inspectors participate in “Brake Safety Day” Thursday, Sept. 7
August 2017
August 31:
511 Wisconsin Ready for Labor Day Travel
August 31:
Packer Gameday Travel Advisory for Aug. 31
August 30:
Labor Day weekend travelers asked to plan ahead, be patient and alert
August 28:
DMV’s interactive motor carrier start-up packet provides guidance for forms, links and tutorials
August 22:
Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway becomes fifth scenic byway in the state
August 17:
During Monday’s eclipse, drivers asked to focus on the road, not the skies
August 16:
Statewide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" initiative Aug. 18 - Labor Day
August 7:
Packer Travel Advisory for Eagles - Aug. 10
August 3:
Packer Travel Advisory for Family Night
August 2:
Traffic fatalities on Wisconsin roads take a deadly turn for the worse
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