Wisconsin officials have selected 40 local road improvement projects to fund with $35 million via the $2.25-billion, federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), though industry leaders say more money is needed for the state’s transportation system.
Gov. Tony Evers (D) and the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation announced the list of awarded projects June 7. The money is focused specifically on projects in areas with fewer than 50,000 people. In a statement, Evers said it “will provide much-needed support for communities across Wisconsin to ensure we have a safe, reliable transportation system for years to come.”