Wisconsin DOT

Various work continues on a reconstruction project on US 51 in Mercer to improve safety and accessibility. Along with new sidewalks, crews will also replace the pavement. The project is scheduled to wrap up in July. More info: projects.511wi.gov/us51ironbeach/ #WorkingForYou

Crews place barricades and signs for your safety and theirs. Please – never remove or ignore “road closed” or any other types of barriers… or this might happen to you!

FEELING STUCK: A motorist in Milwaukee County recently cemented their inability to adhere to signs after physically removing a “road closed” barrier and proceeding to drive into freshly poured concrete at the I-41/894/US 45 and National Avenue interchange.

WisDOT’s Wisconsin Non-Driver Advisory Committee (WiNDAC) held its spring meeting earlier today to discuss transportation mobility, safety and access for Wisconsin’s non-driving populations. Read more: wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wi…

Boat safe: ✅Boat sober ✅Wear proper-fitting life jackets ✅Share boat launches and be respectful of no-wake zones and other boaters We can all play a role in safely enjoying the great outdoors this summer! Read more: wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wi…

Tow safe: ✅Secure your trailer loads with rope, netting or straps ✅Check your trailer is working properly (lights, inflated tires, bearings/axles, etc.) ✅Make sure your ball and hitch are securely latched and connect safety chains of proper length to prevent wildfires

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are teaming up to encourage safe highways and waterways this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer: Drive safe: ✅Buckle up, phone down ✅Drive sober ✅Slow down

Please pay attention, slow down and be distraction free in work zones – every driver makes a difference!

We encourage you to make 511 Wisconsin part of any travel plans, online or using the mobile app. At 511wi.gov, you can view live traffic cameras, traffic conditions, construction areas, weather radar, incidents, and more. wisconsindot.gov/Pages/travel/5…

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Hundreds of construction projects are planned across the state this year and we're here to help you stay safe no matter where this holiday weekend or summer travel may take you.

Join us on May 21 and next week for our final three webinars in the military veterans webinar series! These webinars are designed specifically for military members, veterans, and their spouses. Register for Thursday’s webinar here: tinyurl.com/WisDOTWebinar0…

The guide also details the state’s five Scenic Byways, which are non-interstate highway routes primarily along Wisconsin waterways. As the temperatures warm up, it’s the perfect time to get out and explore our beautiful state! Read more and order a guide: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV…

WisDOT and @GovEvers recently announced the 2026 Rustic Roads Guide is now available! Available in print and online, the free guide showcases WisDOT’s 126 designated and marked Rustic Roads, which are lightly traveled, scenic routes throughout the state.

May 21 marks the two-year anniversary of the @Amtrak Borealis passenger trains! The trains connect the Twin Cities to Chicago, with eight stops along the way in Wisconsin. More than 416,000 people traveled on the Borealis since its debut in 2024. More: media.amtrak.com/2026/05/boreal…

The campaign aims to spread awareness and encourage more motorists to buckle up. Seat belt usage is one of the most effective ways to protect drivers and passengers from injury or death in a crash. Make it a routine to buckle up every trip, every time. wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wi…

The @wistatepatrol will join law enforcement agencies across the state for the Click It or Ticket campaign, which runs from May 18-31. Preliminary data indicates there were 7,636 crashes in Wisconsin last year with unbelted motorists, resulting in 145 deaths and 1,876 injuries.

Bicyclists: ➡ Obey traffic laws, signs and signals ➡ Be visible and wear a helmet ➡ Use hand signals #BicycleSafetyMonth

Motorists and bicyclists alike can do their part in keeping bicyclists safe: Motorists: ➡ Share the road ➡ Never drive in bike lanes ➡ Slow down and stay at least three feet from bicyclists ➡ Look twice before changing lanes, turning, or opening your door