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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Gov. Evers continues annual statewide 'Pothole Patrol' Tour in Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Gov. Tony Evers made a stop in Oshkosh as part of his annual 'Pothole Patrol' tour, highlighting the need for continued investment in Wisconsin's roads, bridges, and infrastructure in the upcoming state budget. Now in its fifth year, the 'Pothole Patrol' tour gives the governor a chance to meet with local public works crews and transportation leaders, while also drawing attention to the state's ongoing infrastructure needs. This year's visit was joined by representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and local officials. Cops, kids & kindness: 'Lemonade With The Law' kicks off in Oshkosh Since taking office in 2019, Gov. Evers has made infrastructure a top priority, overseeing improvements to more than 8,600 miles of roads and 2,000 bridges across the state. To put that in perspective, that's enough road to drive from Wausau, Wisconsin, to Disney World in Florida and back, three times. 'Infrastructure isn't just about fixing potholes. It's about making sure our communities can grow and thrive,' Gov. Evers said. 'We've made historic progress, but there's still more work to do.' In his 2025-27 Executive Budget, Gov. Evers proposed over $2.6 billion for the State Highway Rehabilitation Program, marking a $397 million increase from the previous cycle. Other key transportation proposals in the budget include: $100 million for the Local Roads Improvement Supplement Program; $50 million for the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP); $790 million for major highway development, including I-41 and I-43 expansions; More than $300 million to continue work on the I-94 East/West project; Increases to general transportation and county forest road aid programs. Camper in Door County a complete loss after fire, owner's call to 911 fails several times due to Cellcom outage However, many of these proposals were recently stripped from the budget by the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee. Among the cuts were funds for ARIP, transit capital assistance, expressway policing, and local traffic calming grants. 'We're doing everything we can to keep moving forward, but these cuts are a step in the wrong direction,' said Evers. 'Strong infrastructure means safer roads, more jobs, and better opportunities for families and businesses across Wisconsin.' The governor's visit in Oshkosh is part of a broader push to rally public support for restoring these investments in the final budget. With infrastructure shaping up to be a key issue in the upcoming legislative session, the 'Pothole Patrol' is once again putting Wisconsin's roads, and those who depend on them, front and center. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
EZ Street's Pothole Patrol targets St. Louis' worst potholes
ST. LOUIS – Help is on the way for citizens who have complained about potholes turning their community into an obstacle course. Drivers say dodging potholes is a daily battle. A nationwide road repair initiative is bringing in crews to tackle the city's worst streets, with Kings Highway becoming a potential priority for repairs. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now In Shafer, Missouri, in the central part of the state, crews filled more than 700 potholes in just one day, proving how quickly road conditions can improve with the right resources. Now, they're coming to St. Louis to help with its pothole problems. St. Louis city crews say they have patched more than 7,000 potholes in the past year. However, drivers are saying there are still plenty more to deal with. 'Potholes are getting very deep so when you're biking, you'll absolutely have to be looking down on the road and scoping out these potholes,' said resident Leonard Smith. Julie Zhang, another resident, has fears about her tires because of the potholes. St. Louis' Street Division is responsible for maintaining 1,000-plus miles of roads and 600-plus miles of alleyways, but potholes form faster than they can be repaired. That's where EZ Street's Pothole Patrol comes in. The St. Louis mayoral debate moments everyone is talking about 'The reason we are here because EZ Street actually started here, and it was off Kingshighway,' said Charles Thomas, Pothole Patrol Campaign manager. 'And obviously that's a great inspiration for pothole filling because we know how Kingshighway is. I drive it everyday and it's a nightmare.' On March 26, the EZ street team will be in downtown St. Louis for the World of Asphalt conference, where they are inviting the public to voice their street concerns to them and political leaders. 'We feel like this is a good rallying point; it's such a simple thing to start with, you know? We can start working together on potholes, then we start working together on everything else,' Thomas said. For those who would like to report a pothole that needs to be fixed, individuals can visit the city's reporting system here and visit the patrol's website to learn more about their plans. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
