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