The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has extended the license renewal period for drivers 60 and over due to the current elevated health risks with regards […]
Tag: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Posted inLocal news
Wis. State Patrol’s Law of the Month: Human Trafficking Awareness
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is using its “Law of the Month” to highlight National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month by bringing awareness to Wisconsin residents along with […]
Posted inKenosha Government, Kenosha Lens
Kenosha County Warns of Dangerous Snow Removal, Driving Practices
Now that snow cover has finally landed in southeast Wisconsin, Kenosha residents and property owners are being reminded by the Kenosha County Division of Highways of proper snow removal practices. […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
Northern Wisconsin Zone 1 Roads Declared Frozen Today
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) seasonal weight restriction program allows for higher weight limits when roads are frozen, and therefore able to hold more weight without damage to the […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
WisDOT: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign begins Dec. 15
WISCONSIN – Law enforcement agencies across the country begin the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign today. The national campaign’s top priority is saving lives by getting impaired drivers […]
Posted inDevelopment, Local news
Kenosha County cuts ribbon on newly rebuilt Highway H
Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser and others cut the ribbon today on a recently revamped section of Highway H in Pleasant Prairie. The newly reconstructed stretch, nearly one mile long, […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
State agencies offer cybersecurity resources to protect Wisconsinites
During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) team up for a podcast to help Wisconsinites […]
Posted inLocal news, Police and fire
Click It Or Ticket Intensified Safety Belt Enforcement Campaign Starts Today
With pandemic restrictions being lifted, more motorists are expected to be on the road enjoying all Wisconsin has to offer during the summer months. Today through June 6, Wisconsin State […]
Posted inCORONAVIRUS
Gretchen Schuldt: DOC should be more open about COVID-19
In late October, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections finally disclosed the number of COVID-19 deaths among people incarcerated in state prisons. That’s good news. But it’s troubling that this disclosure, […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
WisDOT wants to hear your thoughts on the future of transportation
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is in the process of developing its new 30-year transportation plan, called Connect 2050 and is seeking input to help shape the future of […]
Posted inGovernment, Local news
WisDOT rolls out programs to address driver’s license backlogs
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) on Tuesday announced two pilot programs that will safely address a backlog of demand for Wisconsin driver’s license renewals and probationary driver’s licenses for […]
Posted inCommunity, Construction
Wisconn Valley Roadways Construction
Millions of dollars of roads projects are underway in the Wisconn Valley. Some of those projects will take years to complete, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. There’s also […]
Posted inBreaking
6 Mile Road at Highway 32 to close Monday
CALEDONIA, WI – Motorists who usually take 6 Mile Road near Highway 32 will need to take a different route starting Monday. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is notifying motorists […]
Posted inBreaking
UPDATE: 2 lanes closed on northbound Interstate 94
UPDATE 5 p.m.: Officials with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department have just the two right northbound lanes on Interstate 94 at Kraut Road closed. Traffic is still backed up going […]
Posted inConstruction, Development, Local news
Highway 20 road resurfacing project to begin mid-June
The Highway 20 road resurfacing project will begin in mid-June from West Boulevard to Marquette Street. The project also includes installing new curb ramps, according to the Wisconsin Department of […]