# Wisconsin Allocates $370M for Transportation Projects

The State of Wisconsin, led by Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced the allocation of nearly $370 million in federal funding through the Surface Transportation Program and Local Bridge Improvement Assistance Program. This funding will support 195 road and bridge projects statewide from federal fiscal years 2027 through 2031, targeting urban, rural, and local communities to enhance transportation safety and infrastructure modernization.

- **Key agencies involved:** Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is the primary agency managing these projects, with federal funding oversight.
- **Scope and scale:** The funding covers a broad portfolio of 195 projects, indicating significant procurement opportunities for contractors specializing in road and bridge construction and maintenance.
- **Procurement implications:** Contractors and suppliers should prepare for upcoming solicitations related to these projects, focusing on compliance with state and federal transportation standards.
- **Strategic relevance:** This investment reflects Wisconsin's commitment to infrastructure modernization, signaling sustained demand for construction and engineering services in the state through 2031.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
- State of Wisconsin
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. House of Representatives

### Key Quotes
> From our biggest cities to our rural towns, ensuring folks, families, and communities across our state have safe roads to get to school, work, and wherever they need to go safely and reliably has been a top priority for me and my administration since Day One.
> — Tony Evers, Governor

### Sources
- [
Press Release: Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Wisconsin to Receive Nearly $370 Million to Support 195 Projects in Communities Across Wisconsin 

](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIGOV/bulletins/42b0d26) - WI