Surface Transportation Program - Rural

2024-2029 Program Cycle Documents (Application deadline was October 27, 2023.)​

Important Notes:

  • Final Applications were due to the Regional Office on October 27, 2023.
  • Contact your Regional Local Program Manager for information regarding these applications.

The Surface Transportation Program - Rural (STP-R) allocates federal funds to complete a variety of improvements to rural highways (primarily county highways).

The objective of STP-R is to improve federal aid eligible highways outside of urban areas. Projects must meet federal and state requirements. Communities are eligible for funding on roads classified as major collectors or higher.

For 2024-2029 program development, total funds available for the STP-Rural Program are anticipated to be significantly greater than previous program cycles. This amount will be based on anticipated federal local program levels for fiscal years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has significantly increased program funding levels.  Program funding levels will be updated as necessary pending state biennial budget changes and federal reauthorization.

​Local Program Sidewalk Guidance Document

Change Management

Regional local program contacts:​

Southwest Region
Brandi Workman
brandi.workman@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (608) 785-9047
Fax: (608) 246-3819

Southeast Region
Jacob Varnes
jacob.varnes@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (262) 548-8789
Fax: (262) 521-4425

Northeast Region
Alex Dums
alex.dums@dot.wi.gov

Phone: (920) 492-5707
Fax: (920) 492-5711

North Central Region
Evan Maves
evan.maves@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (715) 365-5778​
Fax: (715) 365-5780

Northwest Region
Randy Kirk​
randall.kirk@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (715) 392-7860
Fax: (715) 635-2309

Statewide program contact:
Mike Loughran
michael.loughran@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (608) 266-2870
Fax: (608) 267-3567

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