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Wisconsin Receives Investment In Roadways
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced that the next cycle of federal funding through the Surface Transportation Program (STP) and the Local Bridge Improvement Assistance Program will provide nearly $370 million for 195…

Road Maintenance Notice - Crack Filling Begins Sept 28
Contractors will begin crack filling in areas throughout Verona on Monday, September 28. Roadways will remain open, however, there may be lane closures and traffic control as work is being done. Please use caution in work zones.

Farm Bureau Highlights Road Safety During Harvest, Safety Week
Farmers and motorists share a critical responsibility to keep roadways safe during harvest season. While attentiveness is always required, preparation and active caution are vital during peak harvest times. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation says farmers should ensure all machinery…

Road Maintenance Notice – Chip Sealing Begins Sept 23
Contractors will begin chip seal road treatment on Wednesday, September 23. Roadways will remain open, however, there will be lane closures and traffic control as the work is being done. Street sweeping and road line painting to follow the chip seal.
Military Ridge State Trail Bridge Work Begins
Military Ridge State Trail will be closed, between Lincoln and S Franklin St, beginning Sept 14 through mid-November to replace the bridge just west of Lincoln St.
Fitchburg Awarded $758,034 for Traceway and Leopold Path Project
The City of Fitchburg has been awarded $758,034 in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding for the Traceway and Leopold Path project.