Audio File of Radio Address

Hey there, folks! Governor Tony Evers here.  
 
After years of neglect under the previous administration, I promised to fix the darn roads, and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing over the last seven years.  
 
Together, since 2019, the state has improved more than 9,600 miles of roads and 2,400 bridges statewide.  
 
In fact, Wisconsinites could drive from Wausau to Disney World and back three times with miles to spare on the miles of roads fixed.  
 
And I’ve been proud to fix some of those darn roads my darn self. I just wrapped up my seventh statewide “Pothole Patrol” tour. 
 
>From Cedarburg to Siren, I hit the pavement with local leaders to fill potholes and talk about how we’re continuing to invest in the 21st-century infrastructure Wisconsin needs to support a 21st-century economy.  
 
I’m proud that, during my time in office, we’ve secured some of the largest investments our state’s transportation budget has seen in years. 
 
That includes our efforts in our last budget to secure over $1 billion in new funding for transportation investments, including a three percent increase in each year for funding that goes to local communities to fix local roads and over $300 million for state highway improvements.  
 
I was proud our budget continued the successful Agricultural Roads Improvement Program to continue our work to improve local, rural roads that are critical for farmers to move product from point A to B.  
 
And as transportation funding continues to grow, so does the number of projects. 
 
In this construction season alone, there are more than 400 state highway and bridge improvement projects scheduled across our state. 
 
Folks, I am proud of the work we’ve done to meet Wisconsin’s needs for the 21st Century because every pothole filled or bridge reconstructed makes each day a little smoother and a whole lot safer.   
 
So, let’s get back to work, Wisconsin! Thank you.