Governor Tony Evers on Pothole Patrol in Wausau. MWC photo by Mike Leischner
MADISON, WI (WSAU) – To maintain, repair, and improve local roads and connecting highways, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Governor Tony Evers announced on Wednesday that counties and municipalities across the state received more than $180 million in the third quarterly payments for 2026 General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids.
The General Transportation Aids (GTA) program received the most financing in the state’s history, according to the 2025–27 Biennial Budget.
In a press release, Gov. Evers praised the funding, saying, “Whether going on vacation, going to work or school, or visiting the grocery store or doctor’s office, local roads are the first and last mile of every trip, and they play a huge role in the safety of our communities and our overall quality of life.”
“I’ve been proud to secure historic investments over the years so that our cities, counties, towns, and villages can make essential improvements to our roads as we continue our work to build the 21st-century infrastructure Wisconsin needs to support our growing 21st-century workforce and economy and that our people deserve,” he continued.
This week marked the conclusion of the governor’s annual “Pothole Patrol” trip, during which he traveled across the state to personally patch potholes on local roads while showcasing his administration’s efforts to strengthen Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure.
This was Gov. Evers’ third statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour since taking office in 2019, and the state has upgraded 2,400 bridges and more than 9,600 miles of highways under Gov. Evers’ direction.
For calendar year 2026, local governments will receive more than $570 million in GTA financial assistance to support transportation-related projects. All told, municipalities will receive $33.2 million more over Fiscal Years 2025-27, and counties will receive nearly $10 million more over Fiscal Years 2025-27. Total funding for all local programs makes up almost one-third of the state transportation budget.
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