wisconsin department of transportation unveils AI-driven 'Smart Roads' that autonomously resurface potholes and communicate with self-driving cars
Madison, WI — In a groundbreaking move that redefines infrastructure maintenance, the wisconsin department of transportation rolled out its first network of ‘Smart Roads’ today, using embedded sensors and AI to detect cracks, fill potholes within minutes, and wirelessly share real-time updates with autonomous vehicles. The pilot program on a 15-mile stretch of I-94 promises to reduce accidents by 40% and cut annual repair costs in half, positioning Wisconsin as a national leader in self-healing highway technology. With costs expected to plummet as the tech scales, experts predict all U.S. interstates will be retrofitted by 2034.