Strong highway connections drive Wisconsinís economy. To ensure
Wisconsin's transportation network meets personal and business
needs it is also necessary to develop strong connections between
WisDOT and the state's citizens. WisDOT welcomes public comments
and seeks to work in partnership with citizens and communities
to develop a safe, efficient transportation system. A highway
project, from concept through construction, is a complex process
that involves time, money, expertise in many areas and citizen
involvement. The process of constructing a highway consists of
six phases. Communication between citizens and WisDOT is
essential at every point in the process. Depending on a
projectís complexity, it may take one to six years (or longer)
for a highway project to move from concept through construction.
Each year WisDOT completes 350 to 400 state highway projects,
costing an average of $1.5 million each. In addition, WisDOT
returns more than $500 million to local governments to help
finance the operation and i