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September 10:
Governor Evers announces $1.25 million emergency grant to Port Milwaukee
September 9:
DMV releases new Milwaukee Brewers license plates
September 8:
Winneconne bridge competes for top national honor
September 3:
Travel safely this Labor Day weekend
September 1:
DMV expands services throughout Wisconsin
September 1:
License revoked for Walworth County wholesale dealer
September 1:
Licenses revoked for Arlington-based wholesale dealers
September 1:
Licenses revoked for out-of-state buyer
September 1:
License revoked for Milwaukee wholesale dealer
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August 2020
August 27:
Wisconsin bicycle route recognized by national organization
August 27:
WisDOT seeks public comment on 2020 ADA Transition Plan
August 27:
Mid-America transportation agencies share diversity strategies
August 24:
Mid-America States win America's Transportation Awards
August 19:
Annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign begins Friday - runs through Labor Day
August 17:
National transportation group honors Winneconne bridge
August 14:
WisDOT seeks feedback on public involvement plan for the Wisconsin Rail Plan 2050
August 13:
Drivers over age 60 have until November 23 to renew their license
August 6:
DMV: It's not too late to get an ID to vote
August 3:
DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to vote
July 2020
July 30:
WisDOT wants to hear your thoughts on the future of transportation
July 27:
State driver licenses and IDs are the most common forms of identification to show at the polls
July 20:
DMV offers information on obtaining an ID to vote
July 20:
Extensions for vehicle emission testing end July 31, 2020
July 16:
Feedback sought on proposed Muskego Yard Freight Rail Bypass project
July 14:
Aerial enforcement in Dane, Jefferson and Marquette counties
July 14:
Aerial enforcement in Fond du Lac and Outagamie counties
July 14:
Aerial enforcement planned for Eau Claire, Jackson, Buffalo, Pierce and Washburn counties
July 13:
DMV reminder: Extension on driver license renewal ends July 25
July 2:
DMV's most popular form gets an upgrade
June 2020
June 29:
Put safety first this Independence Day weekend
June 25:
Extension for renewing expired driver licenses ends July 25
June 19:
$6.75 million federal grant will repair Merrimac Bridge
June 18:
Annual "Click It or Ticket" campaign begins Monday
June 15:
WisDOT expands low-risk pilot program
June 3:
Comment period open for new, special license plate
June 1:
Hot weather increases risk of pavement buckling
May 2020
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
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 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 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 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