Five key updates you need to know about the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
- The WisDOT is pushing forward with a massive 2025 construction plan, including a major overhaul of the I-94 East-West corridor in Milwaukee—expect significant lane closures and detours starting this spring.
- A new digital vehicle registration system is rolling out, allowing drivers to renew tabs and pay fees online without ever visiting a DMV office, slashing wait times across the state.
- Winter road maintenance budgets are being increased after a record-breaking snow season, meaning more plow trucks and salt reserves for rural counties struggling with icy conditions.
- The department is launching a public safety pilot that uses AI cameras to detect wrong-way drivers on highways near Madison, with real-time alerts sent to troopers to prevent head-on collisions.
- Wisconsin’s rebate program for electric vehicle chargers is expanding, offering up to $5,000 for homeowners and businesses to install Level 2 chargers, aiming to boost EV infrastructure along rural routes.