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June 1:
Hot weather increases risk of pavement buckling
May 29:
WisDOT Secretary-designee Thompson releases statement on federal government commitment of $40.9 million in U.S. Department of Transportation funds to Milwaukee's East West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Program
May 21:
Put safety first this Memorial Day weekend
May 19:
Increase in deer activity requires motorists - especially motorcyclists to be alert
May 18:
Licenses revoked on May 14 for area wholesale dealers
May 15:
Wisconsin drivers can now renew their licenses online
May 14:
Licenses revoked May 8 and 9 for area wholesale dealers
May 14:
Motorists asked to look-twice, share the road with motorcycles
May 8:
New DMV program information available online
May 5:
WisDOT DMV launches online driver license renewal and road test waivers
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April 2020
April 22:
Counties receive aid to maintain forest roads
April 21:
DMV program wins two national awards
April 21:
Mid-America states collaborating on COVID-19 transportation strategies
April 20:
Licenses revoked for area wholesale and motor vehicle dealers
April 20:
During essential travel, watch out for work crews
April 14:
State and county officials reinforcing that roadways remain open to out-of-state and in-state travelers
April 10:
WisDOT moving forward with construction projects statewide
April 10:
New emergency permits help truckers respond to COVID-19
April 7:
WisDOT further restricts in-person services at DMV Service Centers beginning April 8
April 6:
Local governments receive more than $99 million in transportation aid
April 3:
Spring Thaw and Class II road restrictions end Saturday for southern Wisconsin
March 2020
March 30:
More than $1.7 million in grants awarded for transportation to jobs program
March 27:
Mad City Sales dealership license suspended
March 26:
Overweight permits for truckers hauling groceries extended
March 26:
Just-Drive Germantown suspended
March 25:
Governor Evers congratulates 42 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers
March 23:
DMV extends emissions testing timeline
March 20:
Rest areas remain open to support truckers
March 19:
DMV Service Centers closed Friday, March 20
March 19:
WisDOT public construction meetings are on hold
March 18:
DMV limiting in-person services beginning March 23
March 17:
State Patrol ready to assist with transport of COVID-19 test kits/samples
March 16:
Go online for DMV services
March 14:
Governor Evers directs WisDOT to issue COVID-19 Relief Effort Supply Permits
March 6:
Frozen road declaration ends statewide
March 5:
Future of transportation discussed at MAASTO board meeting
March 4:
Frozen road declaration ends for zones 3, 4 and 5
March 4:
Governor Evers announces $75 million in local transportation grants
February 2020
February 28:
Governor Evers announces $40.5 million in harbor grants
February 28:
Governor Evers announces $2.2 million harbor grant to city of Manitowoc to support new jobs
February 20:
Driving progress: the new 511 puts motorists on easy street
February 17:
It's not too late to obtain an ID to vote
February 11:
WisDOT requests public comment on Connect 2050 Public Involvement Plan
February 10:
Steps to obtain an ID to vote in Spring Primary explained
February 6:
Nilsestuen honored for partnership with agribusiness industry
February 6:
Frozen road law expands Saturday across most of Wisconsin
February 3:
WisDOT announces 2019 Excellence in Construction Awards
February 3:
Start process now to get ID to vote
January 2020
January 29:
WisDOT requests public comment on rail plan project listings
January 27:
State requests public comment on electric vehicle charging station grant program
January 27:
WisDOT Secretary-designee Thompson selected to chair regional transportation group
January 27:
Start process now for a free ID to vote in February Spring Primary
January 22:
Comment period open for new specialty plate
January 17:
WisDOT Secretary-designee: Looking Forward, Looking Back
January 15:
Second round of VW Transit Capital Assistance Grants available
January 14:
Governor Evers announces more than $132 million in transportation aid payments to local governments
January 9:
Local governments submit $1.47 billion in transportation grant requests
December 2019
December 18:
Governor Evers announces more than $5.1 million to serve the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities
December 18:
New law for 2020: REAL ID takes effect Oct. 1, 2020
December 18:
Frozen road law takes effect Thursday in northern Wisconsin
December 11:
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” holiday campaign begins Friday - runs through January 1
December 6:
Transportation Projects Commission meets for first time since 2014
November 2019
November 25:
Thanksgiving holiday travelers asked to plan ahead, monitor the weather, watch for deer and deer hunters
November 21:
November 25 is Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day in Wisconsin
November 20:
December 6 deadline for $75 million local government transportation grants
November 15:
Fond du Lac State Patrol to host open house on Tuesday, November 19
November 15:
It's the last holiday travel season before REAL ID requirement goes into effect
November 11:
State Patrol now accepting applications for troopers/inspectors
October 2019
October 30:
Governor Evers/State Patrol recognize law enforcement officers, public and private citizens for heroism and commendable service
October 24:
State Affirmative Action Council recognizes WisDOT diversity efforts
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October 21:
Parental involvement a key factor in keeping teen drivers safe
October 17:
Emergency responders send drivers a life-saving message: please watch the road ahead, be prepared to Move Over/slow down
October 7:
Increase in deer activity requires drivers to slow down, be alert
October 1:
Countdown to new Federal ID requirement begins. Get REAL ID by October 1, 2020
September 2019
September 30:
State, federal, tribal officials update partnership agreement
September 25:
First of three webinars to be held for new $75 million local transportation grant program
September 20:
Law enforcement agencies to focus on railroad safety Sept. 24
September 5:
WisDOT announces criteria for $75 million local government grant program
August 2019
August 30:
Wisconsin State Patrol marks 80 years of public service
August 30:
WisDOT issues scam alert to trucking companies
August 28:
Labor Day Holiday Traffic Safety
August 23:
WisDOT awarded federal grant for new passenger train cars
August 20:
Two WisDOT projects win America’s Transportation Awards
August 15:
Annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Campaign begins Friday, August 16
August 13:
WisDOT launches “Transportation Connects Us” podcast featuring Governor Evers
July 2019
July 31:
Delavan-based Kunes Country Ford Lincoln cited for violations
July 26:
Governor Evers’ order sends support to northern Wisconsin
July 23:
Wisconsin Rapids DMV closed Tuesday, July 23, after power outage
July 19:
Wisconsin DMV affected by service, power outages
July 18:
Local governments now have access to $75 million in new transportation grants
July 12:
Wisconsin DMV offers car buying tips
July 8:
Governor Evers announces more than $145 million in payments to local governments
July 1:
July Fourth holiday travelers asked to buckle up, be patient, alert and safe
July 1:
New Green Bay-Milwaukee Amtrak bus service starts today
June 2019
June 26:
Hot weather increases chances for pavement buckling
June 25:
State, local law enforcement plan stepped-up enforcement in crash hotspots
June 17:
Village of Baldwin receives TEA grant for road project to support Nolato Contour expansion
May 2019
May 30:
Increase in deer activity requires motorists - especially motorcyclists - to be alert
May 23:
License revoked for Green Bay motor vehicle dealer
May 22:
Memorial Day weekend travelers asked to plan ahead, buckle up, be patient and safe
May 17:
Annual "Click It or Ticket" seat belt campaign begins Monday
May 15:
Motorists and ATV/UTV riders urged to share the road safely
May 6:
WisDOT Secretary: Now is the time to invest in our roads, economy and future
May 6:
Wisconsin DMV issues new Medical College of Wisconsin license plate
May 1:
WisDOT reminds motorists to be watchful for Adopt-A-Highway crews