A permit is required for any other state highway right of way work that is not related to utilities, driveways or road/street connections. This work may include, but is not limited to:
- Storm sewers for highway drainage
- Drainage pipes and drainage tile
- Temporary pipes/hoses for irrigation, animal waste, etc.
- Landscaping
- Groundwater monitoring wells
- Vegetation cutting under Wis. Stat.
s. 84.305
- Surveying
- Soil borings
- Crash investigation and clean-up
- Removal of contaminated soils
- Environmental and invasive species assessments
- Frac sand transported by pipe or conveyor
-
Municipal and tribal nation welcome signs under Wis. Stat. ss.
84.30(2)(hm),
86.19(1n), and
86.19(1p)
- WisDOT
policy for municipal and tribal nation welcome sign permits
How to apply for a work on highway ROW permit
Fill out form
DT1812,
Work on Highway Right-of-way Permit Application, and provide a complete description of the proposed work along with detail drawings, construction methods, types of materials, work zone traffic control diagrams, and the length of time needed to complete the work. Submit the completed form and supporting documentation to the
transportation region office responsible for the county where the proposed work will be located. For vegetation cutting under Wis. Stat.
s. 84.305, see below under "Questions."
For faster permit application processing, submit all materials electronically via email. For large files (>20MB), WisDOT can setup a Box site to upload your documents. Submit the permit form as a Word document with an electronic (typed) signature instead of scanning it. Supporting materials should be in PDF format. You may also submit the application and supporting materials by regular mail. If you do this, the application must be filled out in ink.
Work zone requirements and training
See the main State ROW permits
page for information on this topic.
►Please note the requirements on the use of green lamps (lights).
Questions
► Contact the
transportation region office for specific questions on your permit issues or requests.
The link contains a map of the state with region boundaries and office contacts.
► For questions and DT1812 permit form submission for vegetation cutting under Wis. Stat.
s. 84.305, contact
Jenny Harmon Outdoor Advertising Coordinator, (608) 266-6703.
For general questions on permit policy or the application form, contact:
Bob Fasick
Wisconsin DOT
Bureau of Highway Maintenance
4822 Madison Yards Way, 5th Floor South
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 266-3438
robert.fasick@dot.wi.gov