WisDOT to discuss bridge project at public meeting

Obama pitches public works spending

Published: March 29, 2013
Tags: bridges, Obama, public works, public works projects, roads

Trying to show that the economy remains a top priority, President Barack Obama promoted a plan Friday to create construction and other jobs by attracting private money to help rebuild roads, bridges and other public works projects.

WisDOT completes Dane County I-94 reconstruction

Published: November 18, 2011
Tags: Badger Interchange, County Highway N, I-94, Interstate 94, roads, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, WisDOT

The Interstate 94 reconstruction project in Dane County has been completed in time to handle increased traffic for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Most road work to take holiday break

Published: November 17, 2011
Tags: roads, travel, WisDOT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Most highway road work will be put on hold over the Thanksgiving Day weekend to help travelers get where they need to be. However, the state Department of Transportation cautions that some ongoing projects will require drivers to be prepared for orange barrels, lane shifts and reduced speeds. The following road [...]

House-Senate negotiators unveil spending bill

Published: November 15, 2011
Tags: bridge, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, Obama, roads, Transportation

By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – House and Senate negotiators have agreed on a bundle of spending measures for the ongoing budget year, blending cuts to NASA and community development programs while averting cuts to nutrition programs. The approximately $182 billion measure announced late Monday would provide money for day-to-day operations at the [...]

Hoan Bridge pedestrian feasibility meeting set for Monday

Published: November 11, 2011
Tags: bridge, Hoan Bridge, I-794, Interstate 794, roads, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, WisDOT

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold an open house Monday to review the results of the bicycle/pedestrian feasibility study on the I-794/Hoan Bridge.

Milwaukee considers ramp revamp of Lake Interchange

Published: November 7, 2011
Tags: Department of City Development, Hoan Bridge, Lake Interchange, Lakefront Planning Committee, Milwaukee, Nik Kovac, roads, Rocky Marcoux, Third Ward, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, WisDOT

A proposed bike and pedestrian path isn’t the only big-ticket item Milwaukee city officials want included in the Hoan Bridge reconstruction.

WisDOT to discuss WIS 100 improvements in Milwaukee County

Published: November 2, 2011
Tags: 27th Street, Howell Avenue, roads, WIS 100, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, WisDOT

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting on Nov. 16 to discuss the reconstruction of WIS 100 from 27th Street to Howell Avenue in Milwaukee County.

Transportation committee approves roadwork, environmental studies (UPDATE)

Published: November 2, 2011
Tags: Beltline, I-39/90, I-43, I-94, Interstate 94, Jim Doyle, Jim Holperin, Kevin Traas, Mark Gottlieb, Mark Wolfgram, roads, Scott Walker, State Highway 60, TPC, Transportation Finance and Policy Commission, Transportation Projects Commission, U.S. 18/151, Verona Road, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association, WisDOT, WTBA

The state’s major highway projects committee on Wednesday approved a $150 million Madison-area road expansion and green lit six other potential projects for environmental study.

Mitchell airport to get $14 million in projects

Published: October 31, 2011
Tags: airport, bridge, electrical, General Mitchell International Airport, Mitchell airport, roads, Wisconsin Department of the Transportation, WisDOT

Gov. Scott Walker has approved more than $14 million in improvement projects to Milwaukee County’s General Mitchell International Airport, according to a state Department of Transportation news release.