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Crews are putting the finishing touches on a slope stabilization project on WIS 57 to improve safety. All lanes of WIS 57 are currently open as crews complete restoration work. More info: projects.511wi.gov/57slope/ #WorkingForYou
A highway shoulder with guardrails beside a grassy slope dotted with small evergreen trees under a partly cloudy sky.

ALT A highway shoulder with guardrails beside a grassy slope dotted with small evergreen trees under a partly cloudy sky.
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Wisconsin DOT retweeted
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Oct 23
Go Brewers! Let’s celebrate safely, Wisconsin! If you’re heading out to watch the games, always plan for a safe ride home. Driving sober is always a home run!
Digital message sign displaying "DRIVING SOBER IS A HOME RUN" to freeway motorists

ALT Digital message sign displaying "DRIVING SOBER IS A HOME RUN" to freeway motorists
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Here’s a look at traffic on WIS 175 this morning just outside of American Family Field as the #Brewers get ready to host game 1 of the World Series. Heading to the game? Remember to plan ahead and leave early.
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All General Mitchell Boulevard ramps will be open for use on home World Series games. There are long-term lane closures still in place on westbound and eastbound I-94. If you need some tips on the best routes to and from American Family Field, visit: 94eastwest.wisconsindot.gov/…

94 East-West Brewers 2026

Stay informed about the I-94 East-West construction in Milwaukee County. Get the latest updates on construction schedules, traffic impacts, and adjacent projects. Learn how the project will improve...

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KEEPING WORK ZONES SAFE: This construction season, WisDOT tested new tools and technology in work zones to improve safety for both workers and the traveling public.
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From speed feedback trailers to automated flagger assistance devices, these innovations ensure our construction crews stay safe on the job while they improve the roads and bridges we all rely on.
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Gov. Evers and WisDOT Secretary Kristina Boardman joined Brown County leaders today to celebrate the completion of the new Interstate 41 and Southbridge Road interchange near De Pere.
man speaking at podium with three people sitting in chairs next to him on highway median

ALT man speaking at podium with three people sitting in chairs next to him on highway median

WisDOT Secretary Boardman speaking at podium on highway median

ALT WisDOT Secretary Boardman speaking at podium on highway median

Governor Evers speaking at podium on highway median in front of media members with cameras and crowd of people behind them

ALT Governor Evers speaking at podium on highway median in front of media members with cameras and crowd of people behind them

Governor Evers, WisDOT Secretary Boardman and seven other people stand on highway posing for photo for ribbon cutting ceremony

ALT Governor Evers, WisDOT Secretary Boardman and seven other people stand on highway posing for photo for ribbon cutting ceremony

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The new interchange - which is anticipated to open next week - connects I-41 with Brown County’s South Bridge Connector project. It will bolster regional connectivity and improve access for residents, commuters and businesses.
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The new interchange includes multi-lane roundabouts and a shared-use path along the north side of Southbridge Road. Read more: content.govdelivery.com/acco…

Press Release: Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate Completion of New I-41 and Southbridge Road Interchange...

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Are you modeling safe driving behavior in front of your teens? Your future drivers are watching! Be sure to: ✅ Buckle up ⬇️Put down the phone ❗Follow speed limits 🙂Stay calm, avoid road rage 🚨Use turn signals #TeenDriverSafetyWeek
female teen in passenger seat of vehicle with older woman driving and text: your future driver is always watching: put the phone away, follow the speed limit, use your turn signal, buckle up, stay calm

ALT female teen in passenger seat of vehicle with older woman driving and text: your future driver is always watching: put the phone away, follow the speed limit, use your turn signal, buckle up, stay calm
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REMINDER: It is illegal to pass a school bus with its red lights flashing. When you see the red lights flashing, it means children are either getting on or off the bus and may cross the road. Failure to stop for a school bus will cost you $767.50. #SchoolBusSafetyWeek
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The @wistatepatrol increased its enforcement efforts this week to help educate motorists about Wisconsin’s Move Over Law. Motorists are required to move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles. The law recently expanded to include stranded motorists. #MoveOverDay
Collage of three photos of stopped emergency vehicles on the side of the road and a photo of a stranded motorist with text: move over or slow down. Move over or slow down for flashing lights and stranded motorists

ALT Collage of three photos of stopped emergency vehicles on the side of the road and a photo of a stranded motorist with text: move over or slow down. Move over or slow down for flashing lights and stranded motorists
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Wisconsin DOT retweeted
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Oct 16
October 17 is Move Over Day; a reminder to protect those working and helping on the roadside. If you see a stopped emergency vehicle or stranded motorist on the side of the road: • Move over when possible. • Slow down if you can’t safely change lanes. • Always stay alert.
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Oct 15
VIDEO: How @WisconsinDOT worked with 11 tribes to install dual-language highway signs statewide. AASHTO DTU: dailyupdate.transportation.o… piped.video/watch?v=8ocY1jBs…
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A resurfacing project is nearly complete on WIS 28 in Sheboygan County to improve safety. Crews are resurfacing WIS 28 from WIS 57 in the town of Lyndon to County A in the village of Kohler. They’re also replacing a culvert structure at the Onion River Tributary with a bridge.
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ALT newly paved rural road

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ALT newly paved rural road and bridge

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Other improvements include widening the shoulder, curb and gutter replacement in the roundabout at WIS 28 and WIS 32, guardrail replacement, and new centerline and shoulder rumble strips. The project is scheduled for completion in November. projects.511wi.gov/wis28onio… #WorkingForYou
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DYK? Visual impairment affects over 100,000 Wisconsinites. Today is White Cane Safety Day, a national observance that celebrates independence and mobility for people with vision loss. Drivers must stop at least 10 feet or more from someone who is using a white cane or guide dog.
visually impaired woman crossing road using white cane and text: white cane safety day facts: over 100,000 Wisconsinites use a white cane for mobility and safety. Drivers must stop at least 10 feet away from people with a white cane or a guide dog. Fines between $25-200 for violators

ALT visually impaired woman crossing road using white cane and text: white cane safety day facts: over 100,000 Wisconsinites use a white cane for mobility and safety. Drivers must stop at least 10 feet away from people with a white cane or a guide dog. Fines between $25-200 for violators

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Learn more about the law from our partners at the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired: wcblind.org/events/white-can… #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #PedestrianSafetyMonth

White Cane Safety Day - Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired

White Cane Safety Day October 15, 2026 October 15 of each year is White Cane Safety Day, a time to advocate for and educate about the White Cane Law. Since 1964, the day has promoted safe, welcoming...

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DYK? There were nearly 18,000 deer/vehicle crashes last year, and nearly 6,000 of those took place in October and November. Deer are especially dangerous for motorcyclists – there is about a 37% chance that a motorcycle/deer crash will result in a fatality or serious injury.
graph of vehicle/deer crashes per month in Wisconsin in 2025 with deer in background

ALT graph of vehicle/deer crashes per month in Wisconsin in 2025 with deer in background

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During peak deer crash season, remember to: 🦌 Slow down 🦌 Avoid distractions 🦌 Scan the road ahead, especially at dawn and dusk If you see a deer, there are likely more.
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