RACINE COUNTY — Phase II of the long-term County KR reconstruction project is nearing its end with the reopening of between County H and WIS Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) on Aug. 31. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has been working with the Village of Mount Pleasant and Racine County on this major construction […]
Tag: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Posted inGovernment, Local news
DMV Extends Driver License Renewal for Ages 60+
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 to the COVID-19 pandemic. Licensed drivers in the 60 and over category whose licenses are scheduled to expire in January, February or March 2022, will now have […]
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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 prevention tips. Today, Jan. 11, is #wearblueday as designated by the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign. The purpose of #wearblueday is to help raise […]
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. As residents are removing snow from the driveways and sidewalks on their properties, it is important to note that placing snow onto the roads is […]
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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 roads. Once the roads are declared thawed, the weight restriction is returned to the normal limit to protect the roads from excess damage. Zone 1 […]
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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 off the roads. The holiday season is upon us, which means parties and celebrations. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic still among us, Americans have begun […]
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, is located between 93rd Place and Bain Station Road and includes the addition of turn lanes to accommodate the new Kroger Delivery fulfillment center development […]
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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 protect themselves online. The latest episode of “Transportation Connects Us” explores internet threats and the resources available to residents and businesses for dealing with them. […]
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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 Patrol (WSP) officers will join law enforcement agencies statewide and nationwide, for the annual Click It or Ticket mobilization effort. They will patrol in greater […]
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, which revealed that at least five state inmates have died, came only after months of delaying, obfuscating, and covering up. And the DOC is still […]
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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 transportation in the state. “Transportation impacts nearly every aspect of your life,” WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson. “The time it takes you to travel to work, […]
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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 individuals under 18 years old. The delays were created by the COVID-19 pandemic that has prevented residents from visiting the local Division of Motor Vehicle […]
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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 a number of sewer and water projects that are being done at the same time. Read about those projects in Katie Knoff’s environmental column. But […]
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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 of the closure, which is due to utility relocations. The road is expected to be closed from Monday through Nov. 11. But the timeframe for […]
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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 northbound from KR to Highway 20 and travel times are at about 15 minutes. Traffic going southbound on the Interstate from 7 1/2 Mile Road […]