Wisconsin Department of Transportation Utility permits on WisDOT railroad property

Utility permits on WisDOT railroad property

WSOR train
Photo Credit: Mark W. Hintz

For utility work on WisDOT railroad property, a permit is required under Trans 29. Fill out and submit form DT2036, Application/permit to construct, operate and maintain utility facilities on Wisconsin Department of Transportation railroad property, along with the associated plans/drawings and required fee to the appropriate regional railroad coordinator listed below.

See transportation region offices to view boundaries by county.

Regional railroad coordinators

Southwest

Teri Beckman (608) 733-1923
Scott Willinger (608) 789-6306

Southeast

Paul Derksen (262) 548-8770
Michael Birschbach (262) 548-5935

Northeast

Jared Kinziger (920) 492-7713

Northwest

Anna Davey (715) 392-7960

North Central

Steve Kienitz (715) 365-5762

For non-utility work or uses, a Temporary Use Permit or Offer to Use is required. Contact Kim Tollers at (608) 267-7346 for more information.

Associated Wisconsin law

Visit the links below for Wisconsin law associated with utilities and permitting on state right of way.