Thursday, May 2, 2013
If you use the Marquette system ramp from I-794 to SB I-43/94, you'll want to plan for a different route due to road closures.
The Marquette system interchange ramp from I-794 to southbound I-43/94 will close on Monday, according to officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The ramp isn’t expected to be open again until late August. The ramp closure, which is part of the I-43 bridges rehabilitation project, is expected to be done before the Harley event this summer. The closure had been delayed because the I-94 restriping project needed to be completed first. Now that the project is almost done, the second lane from I-794 to I-94 WB can be reopened, which allows for an auxiliary lane between the Marquette Interchange and the Stadium Interchange. “This creates a four-lane configuration improving traffic flow out of downtown,” according to a press …
Friday, March 15, 2013
Hoping to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road, the Wisconsin DOT has come up with a "Driving Sober" app.
Wisconsin loves to party. But statistically binge drinking has taken a toll on our health, our lives and our wallets, according to a study from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. In an effort to keep those who drink from getting behind the wheel, the Wisconsin DOT has launched the “Driving Sober” app, which officials hope will prevent drunken driving arrests and crashes. “Last year during the St. Patrick’s holiday weekend, March 16 to 18, four people died in Wisconsin traffic crashes. This year, if drivers always designate before they celebrate and never get behind the wheel while impaired, we could attain zero traffic deaths,” says State Patrol Maj. Sandra Huxtable, director of the DOT's Bureau of Transportation …
Thursday, January 31, 2013
A $4,000 grant from the state Department of Transportation will be used to purchase new equipment.
The Greendale Police Department has received a $4,000 grant for participating in a drunken-driving crackdown initiative Aug. 16-Sept. 3. During the nationwide initiative, "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," Greendale police were on alert with highly-visible law enforcement and patrol. The money, from the state Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Safety, will be used to purchase new equipment. "Because drunken drivers are deadly threats not just to themselves but to everyone else on our roads, our stringent enforcement efforts help save lives and prevent serious injuries," Police Chief Robert Malasuk said in a news release. "Using both education and enforcement, we are striving to deter people from getting behind the wheel …
Friday, December 7, 2012
If you're headed north to see Green Bay take on Detroit Sunday, make sure you allow yourself some extra time for travel.
If you're lucky enough to have tickets to Sunday night's prime-time showdown between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions, make sure you allow yourself a little extra time for the trip north because the roads could be treacherous. The National Weather Service says a significant storm that could bring more than 6 inches of snow to north-central and northeast Wisconsin could begin as early as late Saturday night and continue into Sunday night. The weather service says hazardous travel conditions could occur in the Green Bay area as a result of the snowfall, so allow some extra time on your way to Lambeau Field. Forecasters also note, however, that there still a lot of uncertainty about the size and strength of the storm. The good news…
Monday, July 30, 2012
The state Department of Transportation plans to rehabilitate 13 bridges between the Marquette Interchange and Howard Avenue.
A public meeting will be held Tuesday regarding the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's plans to rehabilitate 13 bridges on Interstate 94 next year. The open house-style meeting is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. at the United Community Center, 1028 S. 9th St., Milwaukee. Residents can learn more about the project, view exhibits, provide comments and talk with staff members representing the DOT. The DOT plans to rehabilitate 13 bridges between the Marquette Interchange and Howard Avenue starting in the spring of 2013, further impacting the commute for residents traveling to and from downtown. The work will include bridge deck overlays or replacements, bridge repair and painting, according to the DOT's website. Plans call for one lane to be…
Sunday, May 20, 2012
To increase safety belt use, law enforcement officers throughout Wisconsin will be patrolling city streets, rural roads, and major highways—day and night—during the Click It or Ticket mobilization from May 21 to June 3.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
Editor's Note: The following Letter to the Editor was provided to Patch via Wisconsin Department of Transportation Secretary Mark Gottlieb. Dear Editor, Traffic deaths in Wisconsin so far this year have increased compared with the same time last year. Tragically, in all too many of these recent deadly crashes, the drivers and passengers may have survived if they had been buckled up. It is a proven fact that wearing a safety belt will effectively protect you from being ejected from a vehicle or thrown around violently inside during a crash and possibly hitting another vehicle occupant with massive force. Wearing a safety belt at all times is common sense, so it’s hard to understand why approximately one out of five motorists in our state …
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Number of fatalities increased by more than 50% over last Februray, and slightly over February's five-year average.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) released preliminary statistics that show a spike in traffic deaths in February over last year. Last month, 34 people died in 25 traffic crashes in Wisconsin, which is 12 more than in February 2011 and one more than the five-year average for the month of February. According to a release from WisDOT, as of the end of February, 78 people have died in 65 Wisconsin traffic crashes, including three pedestrians along with 54 drivers and 21 passengers. Traffic deaths through February were 17 more than during the same period in 2011 and seven more than the five-year average. February's numbers included the tragic accident involving nine teenagers from Campbellsport, three of which who were killed…
Friday, January 20, 2012
Going anywhere today? Heed these warnings and get where you need to go.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is advising motorists to monitor changing weather conditions and take it slow on area roadways. State safety officials offer the following tips for winter warriors: Protect yourself and your passengers and allow extra time to reach your destination: Watch for snowplows: Extreme temperatures can lead to vehicle breakdowns: Visit www.511wi.gov or calling 5-1-1 for the latest incidents and road condition reports.
Friday, November 18, 2011
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Southeast Region is reminding motorists to expect congestion and stay alert in work zones.
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Hunters and holiday travelers are advised of the following work zones that will be in effect through the end of November: KENOSHA COUNTY MILWAUKEE COUNTY OZAUKEE COUNTY WASHINGTON COUNTY WAUKESHA COUNTY Some tips for a safer drive:
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
The Capital Times obtained a memo directing employees not to tell patrons that the photo ID needed to vote is free, unless the person asks about it.
The Department of Transportation has reportedly instructed Division of Motor Vehicles service center workers not to tell people they can get a voter ID card free, unless the patron knows to ask for it. The July 1 memo obtained by the Capital Times tells employees they shouldn’t voluntarily tell people coming in to get an ID that they can check a box on the form to avoid the $28 charge normally associated with getting a state-issued photo ID. The memo was from Steve Krieser, the executive assistant to the DOT secretary. From The Cap Times: "While you should certainly help customers who come in asking for a free ID to check the appropriate box, you should refrain from offering the free version to customers who do not ask for it," Krieser …
Terry
4:11 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The whole point of stiffer penalties is to discourage those 40,000 from getting themselves arrested. But yes, to answer your question, I am prepared to pay for it. Statistically speaking, if I am going to be injured or killed by criminal act in this state, it is likely to be a drunk driver. That's 40,000 drivers on the road that could kill me or my family, and those are just the ones that are … more ›