March 20, 2026
USDOT obligates $1.05 billion for Blatnik Bridge
By Lane Kimble
The largest and most crucial piece of the Blatnik Bridge replacement project came through this week. The federal government obligated $1.05 billion in funding to replace the aging structure. USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced the news…
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March 19, 2026
From Rink to Ready Mix: NHL’s Sutter stars during exciting WRMCA Conference in AZ
By Lane Kimble
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Rich Sutter played 13 seasons in the NHL, scored 149 goals, and never backed down from a fight. Still, he felt a few nerves stepping in front of a conference room full…
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March 13, 2026
Browser-based Bid X platform replacing AASHTOWare software beginning with April 14 let
By Lane Kimble
Contractors bidding on WisDOT-let projects will need to fully switch over to the browser-based BidX process starting with the April 14 let. WisDOT has worked with Infotech to make this transition, which eliminates the need…
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March 13, 2026
Work Zone Safety Task Force gets update on pavement marking safety pilots for 2026
By Lane Kimble
Moving operations for pavement marking will get some additional safety attention during the 2026 construction season. WisDOT plans to pilot joint enforcement operations with State Patrol in its Southwest Region epoxy lets. The Department is…
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