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 right of way (ROW), 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 or practices and evaluating opportunities to improve operations
