County municipalities looking at nearly $1 million for road projects

KEWAUNEE COUNTY – The county’s governing body and its cities, villages and towns are set to receive nearly $1 million combined in quarterly transportation aid payments from the state this month for improving and maintaining local roads and connecting highways.

The third round of general transportation aid funding for 2026 was announced Wednesday, with Kewaunee County itself set to receive more than $436,000. The City of Algoma (nearly $93,000), City of Kewaunee (nearly $52,000), Town of Red River ($43,000-plus) and Town of Luxemburg ($42,000-plus) rounded out the top five.

The Village of Luxemburg and Towns of Carlton, Franklin, Lincoln and Ahnapee took the next five spots, ranging from $35,000 to more than $39,000 each. Others getting funds include the Town of Montpelier ($34,000-plus), Casco ($33,000-plus), West Kewaunee ($30,000-plus), and Pierce ($21,000-plus), and the Village of Casco ($3,691.96).

The funding was provided by the 2025-27 Biennial Budget signed into law by Gov. Tony Evers last year, which resulted in the largest amount of funding for the General Transportation Aids (GTA) program in the state’s history.

In wrapping up his annual “Pothole Patrol” tour this week, Evers said he’s been proud to secure historic investments over the years so that cities, counties, towns and villages can make essential improvements to our roads.

“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,” Evers said.

For the 2026 calendar year, 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.

GTA funds help cover the costs of constructing, maintaining and operating roads and streets under local jurisdiction. Connecting Highway Aids reimburse municipalities for maintenance and traffic control of certain state highways within municipalities.