Governor Walker announces nearly $10.3 million to improve county highways

May 2, 2012

Governor Scott Walker today announced $10,259,084 in state funds to help complete 42 county highway improvement projects around the state. The funds are administered through the County Highway Improvement Discretionary (CHID) program by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).

"Public safety is always the top priority when it comes to transportation in Wisconsin," said Governor Walker. "These projects will improve the state’s county highway system, while creating new jobs and economic growth."

CHID provides state funds for high-cost county highway improvement projects totaling $250,000 or more in total eligible costs. Statewide, the 42 projects carry an approximate $32.9 million price tag. The CHID program can provide up to 50 percent reimbursement of total project eligible costs, depending on available funds and the total amount of awards granted. Road improvements typically involve reconstruction or major resurfacing, and must be designed to last at least 10 years.

Projects are selected based on recommendations from regional County Highway Improvement Program committees comprised of county highway commissioners from each region. The construction timetable for CHID projects varies; however, work must be completed in five years.

Please see the WisDOT website for the list of projects.

For more information, contact:
Janice Watzke, WisDOT Bureau of Transit, Local Roads, Rails and Harbors
(608) 266-9497, janice.watzke@dot.wi.gov