Chapter 84

84.10225(2)(a) (a) Subject to par. (b), upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, municipality, state agency other than the department, or federal agency, to cover the costs of fabricating, erecting, and maintaining markers along the route specified in sub. (1) to clearly identify to motorists the designation of the route as the “Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route,” the department shall erect and maintain the markers.

84.10225(2)(b) (b)

84.10225(2)(b)1. 1. Except as provided in subd. 2., the department may not encumber or expend any state funds from any appropriation to the department under s. 20.395 for the costs of fabrication, erection, maintenance, or replacement of markers identified in par. (a).

84.10225(2)(b)2. 2. The department may encumber or expend funds received as contributions to cover the costs of fabrication, erection, maintenance, or replacement of markers identified in par. (a), which may include funds received from another state agency for this purpose.

84.10225(2)(b)3. 3. The department may not encumber or expend any federal funds from any appropriation to the department under s. 20.395 for the costs of fabrication, erection, maintenance, or replacement of markers identified in par. (a) except federal funds expressly allocated by federal law or by the applicable federal agency for the markers identified in par. (a).

84.10225 History History: 2013 a. 30.

84.1023 84.1023 Avery Wilber Memorial Bridge.

84.1023(1) (1) Upon completion of the construction of a bridge on STH 156 across the Shioc River in the town of Navarino in Shawano County, the department shall designate and, subject to sub. (2), mark the bridge as the “Avery Wilber Memorial Bridge” as a living memorial to and in honor of a World War II hero.

84.1023(2) (2) Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of erecting and maintaining markers for the bridge specified in sub. (1) to identify clearly to motorists the designation of the bridge as the “Avery Wilber Memorial Bridge,” the department shall erect and maintain the markers as provided in sub. (1). No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subsection, may be expended for the erection or maintenance of the markers.

84.1023 History History: 2007 a. 30.

84.1024 84.1024 Veterans Memorial Bridge.

84.1024(1) (1) The department shall designate and, subject to sub. (2), mark the 4th Street bridge, under the department’s jurisdiction under s. 84.10 (1), on CTH “L” across the Wisconsin River in the city of Tomahawk in Lincoln County as “Veterans Memorial Bridge” as a living memorial to and in honor of all Wisconsin veterans, living and dead, of all wars in which the United States has engaged.

84.1024(2) (2) Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of erecting and maintaining markers at the bridge specified in sub. (1) to clearly identify to motorists the designation of the bridge as “Veterans Memorial Bridge,” the department shall erect and maintain the markers. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subsection, may be expended for the erection or maintenance of the markers.

84.1024 History History: 2007 a. 6.

84.1025 84.1025 Frank Lloyd Wright Memorial Highway. In recognition of the architectural accomplishments of Frank Lloyd Wright, the department shall designate and mark as the “Frank Lloyd Wright Memorial Highway” USH 14 commencing at Richland Center and proceeding easterly to Madison.

84.1025 History History: 1991 a. 27, 39.

84.10255 84.10255 Frank Lloyd Wright Trail.

84.10255(1) (1) The department shall designate and, subject to subs. (2) and (3), mark the following route, through Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Jefferson, Dane, Iowa, Sauk, and Richland counties, as the “Frank Lloyd Wright Trail”:

84.10255(1)(a) (a) Commencing in Kenosha County, where STH 31 enters Wisconsin; turning onto and proceeding on STH 165 west; entering I 94 and then proceeding on I 94 to Dane County.

84.10255(1)(b) (b) In Dane County, proceeding on I 94; exiting to and proceeding on STH 30; exiting to USH 151 and then proceeding on USH 151 south; exiting to USH 14 west and then proceeding on USH 14 west to Richland County.

84.10255(1)(c) (c) In Richland County, proceeding on USH 14 west, ending at the junction of USH 14 and CTH “Q.”

84.10255(1)(d) (d) In Sauk County, in addition to the route described in par. (b), turning from USH 14 onto STH 23 south and proceeding on STH 23 south to Iowa County.

84.10255(1)(e) (e) In Iowa County, proceeding on STH 23 south, ending at the junction of STH 23 and CTH “C” nearest to the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center.

84.10255(2) (2) Subject to sub. (3), the department shall erect and maintain all of the following markers along the route specified in sub. (1):

84.10255(2)(a) (a) At the end of the route in Kenosha County, one marker facing each direction of travel to identify to motorists the designation of the route as the “Frank Lloyd Wright Trail.”

84.10255(2)(b) (b) In Racine County, at the interchange of I 94 and STH 20, one marker facing each direction of travel to identify to motorists the location of the SC Johnson Administration Building and Research Tower at the headquarters of S.C. Johnson and Son, Inc., in the city of Racine and Wingspread in the village of Wind Point.

84.10255(2)(c) (c) In Dane County, on USH 151, one marker facing each direction of travel to identify to motorists the location of Monona Terrace in the city of Madison and the First Unitarian Society Meeting House in the village of Shorewood Hills.

84.10255(2)(d) (d) In Sauk County, at the junction of USH 14 and STH 23, one marker facing each direction of travel to identify to motorists the continuation of the route and Taliesin in Iowa County.

84.10255(2)(e) (e) In Iowa County, on STH 23, one marker facing each direction of travel to identify to motorists the designation of the route as the “Frank Lloyd Wright Trail” and the location of the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center and Taliesin in the town of Wyoming.

84.10255(2)(f) (f) In Richland County, at the junction of USH 14 and CTH “Q,” a marker facing each direction of travel to identify to motorists the designation of the route as the “Frank Lloyd Wright Trail” and the location of the Richland Museum and Visitors Center in the city of Richland Center.

84.10255(3) (3) 

84.10255(3)(a) (a) Subject to par. (b), upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, municipality, state agency other than the department, or federal agency, to cover the costs of fabricating, erecting, and maintaining markers along the route specified in sub. (1) to identify to motorists the designation of the route as the “Frank Lloyd Wright Trail” and the location of buildings designed or constructed by Frank Lloyd Wright that are open to the public and that are within 15 miles of the route specified in sub. (1), the department shall erect and maintain the markers.

84.10255(3)(b) (b)

84.10255(3)(b)1. 1. Except as provided in subd. 2., the department may not encumber or expend any state funds from any appropriation to the department under s. 20.395 for the costs of fabrication, erection, maintenance, or replacement of markers identified in par. (a).

84.10255(3)(b)2. 2. The department may encumber or expend funds received as contributions to cover the costs of fabrication, erection, maintenance, or replacement of markers identified in par. (a) that may include funds received from another state agency for this purpose.

84.10255(3)(b)3. 3. The department may not encumber or expend any federal funds from any appropriation to the department under s. 20.395 for the costs of fabrication, erection, maintenance, or replacement of markers identified in par. (a) except federal funds expressly allocated by federal law or by the applicable federal agency for the markers identified in par. (a).

84.10255 History History: 2015 a. 270.

84.1026 84.1026 Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers Highway.

84.1026(1) (1) The department shall designate and, subject to sub. (2), mark the route of USH 151, commencing at the Wisconsin-Iowa border and proceeding easterly to Manitowoc, as the “Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers Highway” to commemorate and honor all law enforcement officers of this state for their dedicated public service in defending and protecting life, health, and property.

84.1026(2) (2) Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of erecting and maintaining markers along the route specified in sub. (1) to clearly identify to motorists the designation of the route as the “Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officers Highway,” the department shall erect and maintain the markers. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subsection, may be expended for the erection or maintenance of the markers.

84.1026 History History: 2003 a. 218, 327.

84.1027 84.1027 Wisconsin Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Technicians Highway.

84.1027(1) (1) The department shall designate and, subject to sub. (2), mark the route of STH 54, commencing at Algoma in Kewaunee County and proceeding westerly to the Wisconsin-Minnesota border, as the “Wisconsin Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Technicians Highway” to recognize and honor all fire fighters and emergency medical technicians of this state for their dedicated service to the public in protecting life, health, and property.

84.1027(2) (2) Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of erecting and maintaining markers along the route specified in sub. (1) to clearly identify to motorists the designation of the route as the “Wisconsin Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Technicians Highway,” the department shall erect and maintain the markers. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subsection, may be expended for the erection or maintenance of the markers.

84.1027 History History: 2003 a. 218.

84.1028 84.1028 Wisconsin Fire Fighters-EMT/Citizen Soldier Bridge.

84.1028(1) (1) The department shall designate and, subject to sub. (2), mark the westbound lanes of any bridge on STH 29 across the Chippewa River in Chippewa County as the “Wisconsin Fire Fighters-EMT/Citizen Soldier Bridge” to recognize and honor all fire fighters and emergency medical technicians of this state for their dedicated service to the public in protecting life, health, and property, and in recognition of the right of the citizens of this state to keep and bear arms and as a tribute to all citizen soldiers of this state.

84.1028(2) (2) Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of erecting and maintaining markers on the bridge specified in sub. (1) to clearly identify to motorists the designation of the bridge as the “Wisconsin Fire Fighters-EMT/Citizen Soldier Bridge,” the department shall erect and maintain the markers. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subsection, may be expended for the erection or maintenance of the markers.

84.1028 History History: 2003 a. 218.

84.1029 84.1029 Wisconsin Law Enforcement/Citizen Soldier Bridge.

84.1029(1) (1) The department shall designate and, subject to sub. (2), mark the eastbound lanes of any bridge on STH 29 across the Chippewa River in Chippewa County as the “Wisconsin Law Enforcement/Citizen Soldier Bridge” to recognize and honor all law enforcement agencies in this state for their tireless efforts in preventing and detecting crime and enforcing state and local laws, and in recognition of the right of the citizens of this state to keep and bear arms and as a tribute to all citizen soldiers of this state.

84.1029(2) (2) Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of erecting and maintaining markers on the bridge specified in sub. (1) to clearly identify to motorists the designation of the bridge as the “Wisconsin Law Enforcement/Citizen Soldier Bridge,” the department shall erect and maintain the markers. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subsection, may be expended for the erection or maintenance of the markers.

84.1029 History History: 2003 a. 218.

84.10295 84.10295 Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway. The department shall designate and mark the route of STH 28, commencing at the I 41 and STH 28 interchange in Dodge County and proceeding easterly to the intersection with STH 144 in Washington County, as the “Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway” as a living memorial for the lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, for the protective services personnel who responded to the attacks, and for the veterans who served in subsequent conflicts.

84.10295 History History: 2019 a. 20.

84.103 84.103 Veterans Memorial Highways.

84.103(1) (1) Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Highway. The department shall designate and mark the following routes as parts of the “Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Highway” as living memorials to and in honor of all Wisconsin veterans, living and dead, of all wars in which the United States has engaged:

84.103(1)(a) (a) I 94 commencing at Milwaukee and proceeding westerly to Madison.

84.103(1)(b) (b) I 90 and I 94 commencing at Madison and proceeding northwesterly to the junction of I 90 and I 94 approximately 2 miles east of Tomah.

84.103(1)(c) (c) I 90 commencing at the junction in par. (b) and proceeding westerly to La Crosse.

84.103(1)(e) (e) I 94 commencing at the junction in par. (b) and proceeding northwesterly to Hudson.

84.103(1)(f) (f) I 90 commencing at Madison and proceeding southerly to Beloit.

84.103(1)(g) (g) I 94 commencing at Milwaukee and proceeding southerly to the state line.

84.103(1m) (1m) World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The department shall designate and mark STH 29 commencing at Kewaunee and proceeding westerly to the state line at Prescott as the “World War I Veterans Memorial Highway” as a living memorial to and in honor of all Wisconsin veterans, living and dead, of World War I.

84.103(1r) (1r) World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. The department shall designate and mark USH 41 commencing at Milwaukee and proceeding northerly to Marinette as the “World War II Veterans Memorial Highway” as a living memorial to and in honor of all Wisconsin veterans, living and dead, of World War II.

84.103(1t) (1t) Purple Heart Memorial Highways.

84.103(1t)(a) (a) The department shall designate USH 14 commencing at the Wisconsin-Minnesota border and proceeding easterly to Richland Center and the entire route of STH 21 as “Purple Heart Memorial Highways” as permanent memorials to and in honor of all persons wounded, injured, or killed as the direct result of enemy action who have been awarded this high honor in the name of the president of the United States. The department shall erect permanent memorial markers along the designated routes to identify the designation of the highways under this subsection.

84.103(1t)(b) (b) Notwithstanding s. 86.19 (1), upon request by a municipality and receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties to cover the costs of erecting and maintaining the signs, the department shall erect and maintain within the right-of-way of STH 21 within the boundaries of the municipality 2 signs, one sign facing each direction of traffic, marking the route of STH 21 within the municipality as a “Purple Heart Memorial Highway.”

84.103(2) (2) Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The department shall designate and mark the route of USH 51, extending from the Wisconsin-Illinois border to the Wisconsin-Michigan border, as the “Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway” as a living memorial to and in honor of all Wisconsin veterans, living and dead, of the Korean war.

84.103(3) (3) Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Highway. The department shall designate and mark the route of USH 10, commencing at Manitowoc and proceeding westerly to the Wisconsin-Minnesota border, as the “Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Highway” as a living memorial to and in honor of all Wisconsin veterans, living and dead, of the Vietnam war.

84.103(4) (4) Markers. The department shall erect at regular intervals along the routes of the highways under this section markers, including at appropriate areas historical markers, to clearly identify to motorists the respective designations of the highways as memorials to Wisconsin veterans.

84.103 History History: 1977 c. 29 ss. 938, 1654 (8) (a); 1987 a. 117, 399; 1989 a. 31, 343; 1993 a. 347; 2021 a. 91.

84.1031 84.1031 Citizen Soldier Highway.

84.1031(1) (1) The department shall designate and, subject to sub. (2), mark, the route of STH 27, commencing at Brule and proceeding southerly to Prairie du Chien, as the “Citizen Soldier Highway” in recognition of the right of the citizens of this state to keep and bear arms and as a tribute to all Wisconsin veterans, members of the national guard and any other reserve component of the U.S. armed forces, law enforcement officers, and fire fighters, and to the first citizen soldiers of this state, American Indians.

84.1031(2) (2) Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of erecting and maintaining markers along the route specified in sub. (1) to clearly identify to motorists the designation of the route as the “Citizen Soldier Highway,” the department shall erect and maintain the markers. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subsection, may be expended for the erection or maintenance of the markers.

84.1031 History History: 2003 a. 218.

84.10313 84.10313 Ho-Chunk World War II Code Talkers Memorial Highway. The department shall designate and mark I 90 from the Minnesota-Wisconsin state line in La Crosse County to the intersection of I 90 and I 94 in Monroe County as the Ho-Chunk World War II Code Talkers Memorial Highway, in honor of Bill Whitebear, Benjamin Winneshiek, Bill Mike, Jesse Mike, Clifford Blackdeer, Emanuel Thundercloud, Howard Littlejohn, Alvin Blackdeer, Donald Blackdeer, Irvin Blackdeer, George Green, Donald I. Greengrass, Adam Littlebear, Jr., Alfred O. Stacy, and any other unidentified Ho-Chunk World War II code talkers.

84.10313 History History: 2023 a. 216.

84.10315 84.10315 128th Infantry Memorial Highway.

84.10315(1) (1) The department shall designate and, subject to sub. (2), mark the entire route of STH 128, commencing at STH 72 in Pierce County and proceeding northerly to STH 64 in St. Croix County, as the “128th Infantry Memorial Highway” to honor the members of the 128th Battalion of the 32nd Infantry Brigade for bravery, sacrifice, and devotion in their service in Iraq as well as World Wars I and II.

84.10315(2) (2) Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of erecting and maintaining markers for the route specified in sub. (1) to clearly identify the designation of the route as the “128th Infantry Memorial Highway,” the department shall erect and maintain 2 markers, at separate locations, for the route. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subsection, may be expended for the erection or maintenance of the markers.

84.10315 History History: 2013 a. 18.

84.1032 84.1032 Blue Star Memorial Highway. The department shall designate STH 23 commencing at Sheboygan and proceeding westerly to the Sheboygan County line as a “Blue Star Memorial Highway” to commemorate and honor the armed forces of the United States of America and all individuals who have served or will serve in this nation’s armed forces.

84.1032 History History: 1993 a. 20.

84.1033 84.1033 Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge. No later than 6 months after May 9, 2002, the department shall designate and mark the bridge on I 43 across the Fox River in the city of Green Bay as the “Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge” in recognition and appreciation of Leo Frigo, a civic and philanthropic leader in the Green Bay area whose legacy includes one of the largest food pantry programs in the nation for feeding the hungry.

84.1033 History History: 2001 a. 101.

84.10335 84.10335 Bart Starr Memorial Bridge.

84.10335(1) (1) The department shall designate and, subject to sub. (2), mark the bridge on STH 29 across the Fox River in the city of Green Bay in Brown County as the “Bart Starr Memorial Bridge.”

84.10335(2) (2) Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of erecting and maintaining markers at the bridge specified in sub. (1) to clearly identify to motorists the designation of the bridge as the “Bart Starr Memorial Bridge,” the department shall erect and maintain the markers. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subsection, may be expended for the erection or maintenance of the markers.