Chapter 84

84.1022(3) (3) The department shall erect markers at regular intervals along the route specified in sub. (2), including at appropriate areas historical markers, to clearly identify to motorists each change from one road, street or highway to another road, street or highway along the designated route. The department shall erect historical markers at appropriate areas along the designated route. Any marker erected by the department shall clearly identify to motorists the designation of the route in commemoration of the diverse ethnic heritage along the shore of Lake Michigan in this state.

84.1022 History History: 1993 a. 6.

84.10225 84.10225 Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route.

84.10225(1) (1) The department shall designate and, subject to sub. (2), mark the following route, through Rock, Dane, Jefferson, Dodge, and Fond du Lac counties, as the “Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route” to increase public appreciation of the river, its scenic beauty, and the historic landmarks along the river’s course:

84.10225(1)(a) (a) Commencing in Rock County, at the Illinois-Wisconsin state line where Shirland Avenue crosses the bridge from Illinois over the Rock River and enters Wisconsin and proceeding into the city of Beloit; turning left on Water Street, then proceeding to Mill Street; turning right on Broad Street; turning left on State Street; turning right on Public Avenue; turning left on Pleasant Street, which is also USH 51, then proceeding to Riverside Drive toward Janesville; turning left on Happy Hollow Road and proceeding across the river; then turning right on CTH “D,” which is also Afton Road, and proceeding into the city of Janesville.

84.10225(1)(b) (b) In the city of Janesville, proceeding from CTH “D” and turning right on W. Rockport Road; turning left on Center Avenue, which is also USH 51, and then following USH 51 across the river toward Centerway; turning left on N. Parker Drive, which is also USH 51, west on Memorial Drive and crossing the river; turning right on N. Washington Street, which is also CTH “E”; turning left on USH 14; turning right on CTH “H” toward Fulton; turning right on CTH “M” toward Indianford; then turning left on CTH “F” toward the city of Edgerton.

84.10225(1)(c) (c) In the city of Edgerton, proceeding on CTH “F” to S. Main Street; turning right on E. Fulton Street, which is also STH 59; then proceeding as provided in par. (d) or (e).

84.10225(1)(d) (d) Proceeding in the city of Edgerton east on STH 59 across the river at Newville; then turning left on CTH “N” and proceeding to the east; then turning left on STH 26 toward the city of Fort Atkinson; then, in Jefferson County, proceeding on the main route north on STH 26 to business route STH 26 to Janesville Avenue; then turning right on W. Milwaukee Avenue in the city of Fort Atkinson.

84.10225(1)(e) (e) If the route in par. (d) is not taken, then proceeding in the city of Edgerton east on STH 59; turning left on E. Mallwood Drive; turning left on N. Hillside Road and proceeding into Dane County; then, in Dane County, turning right on STH 106 toward Jefferson County and Fort Atkinson; then, in Jefferson County, proceeding east on STH 106 to Riverside Drive in the city of Fort Atkinson; then, in the city of Fort Atkinson, turning right on Robert Street, which is also USH 12, and proceeding across the river; then turning left on W. Milwaukee Avenue.

84.10225(1)(f) (f) In Jefferson County, proceeding in the city of Fort Atkinson on W. Milwaukee Avenue; turning left on S. Main Street, which is also business route STH 26, and proceeding across the river to N. Main Street; turning right on N. 3rd Street; turning left on N. High Street; then turning right on CTH “K” to S. Rockwell Avenue in the city of Jefferson.

84.10225(1)(g) (g) In the city of Jefferson, proceeding on S. Rockwell Avenue and turning right on S. Main Street, also known as business route STH 26; proceeding to N. Main Street; turning left on W. Puerner Street and proceeding across the river; turning right on N. Jackson Avenue, which is also CTH “N,” and proceeding to the village of Johnson Creek; turning right on CTH “B” and then proceeding across the river to Aztalan Street.

84.10225(1)(h) (h) In the village of Johnson Creek, proceeding on Aztalan Street and turning left on Union Street, which is also CTH “Y”; then proceeding to Jefferson Road, toward the city of Watertown.

84.10225(1)(i) (i) In the city of Watertown, proceeding on Jefferson Road; turning left on S. Church Street, which is also business route STH 26; turning right on W. Milwaukee Street; turning left on S. Water Street, before the bridge; turning right on W. Main Street, which is also STH 19, and proceeding across the river to E. Main Street; turning left on N. 6th Street; turning left on E. Madison Street; turning right on N. 4th Street and proceeding across the river; turning right on Labaree Street; turning left on Boughton Street; turning right on Park View Lane; turning right on Hall Street; bearing right on E. Main Street; turning right on E. Main Street, which is also STH 19, and proceeding across the river; turning left on S. Concord Avenue, which is also CTH “E”; turning left on Oconomowoc Avenue and proceeding across the river; turning right on East Gate Drive; turning right on River Road; turning right on Hustisford Road; turning right on CTH “P” and proceeding across the river; turning left on CTH “E”; turning left on North Side Drive; turning left on CTH “F” and proceeding across the river to Ixonia; turning right on STH 16; turning left on Rock River Road and proceeding across the river; turning right on River Valley Road; turning right on Gopher Hill Road; turning right on CTH “CW” and proceeding across the river; then turning left on N. River Road and proceeding to Highview Road toward Dodge County.

84.10225(1)(j) (j) In Dodge County, proceeding on Highview Road across the river; turning right on CTH “O” and proceeding across the river to Ashippun; turning left on STH 67; turning left on CTH “EE”; turning left on Monroe Road; turning right on CTH “MM”; turning left on CTH “EE”; turning left on Elmwood Road and proceeding across the river; turning right on Riverview Road; then turning right on CTH “R” to S. Lake Street in the village of Hustisford.

84.10225(1)(k) (k) In the village of Hustisford, proceeding on S. Lake Street, then bearing right on E. Griffith Street; turning left on N. Ann Street; turning right on W. Tweedy Street, which is also CTH “R,” and proceeding across the river; turning left on CTH “E”; turning left on CTH “S” and proceeding across the river; then turning right on Main Street Road and proceeding to Main Street, which is also STH 33, in the city of Horicon.

84.10225(1)(L) (L) In the city of Horicon, proceeding on Main Street, which is also STH 33, to Highway Street, then to Barstow Street, and then proceeding across the river to S. Vine Street and the intersection with E. Lake Street to begin the loop known as the Horicon Marsh Parkway; turning left on E. Lake Street and proceeding across the river to W. Lake Street, which is also CTH “E”; turning right on STH 26; turning right on CTH “I”; turning right on STH 49 and proceeding across the river; turning right on CTH “Z”; turning right on Rockvale Road; turning left on Dohrman Road; turning right on CTH “TW”; turning right on STH 28 and proceeding to Clason Street; turning right on E. Lake Street, which is also STH 33; then proceeding to S. Vine Street to end the loop known as the Horicon Marsh Parkway.

84.10225(1)(m) (m) Proceeding to the northern terminus of the Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route by, from the Horicon Marsh Parkway, turning left on STH 49 toward the city of Waupun; turning right on Gateway Street in the city of Waupun; turning right on Fond du Lac Street and proceeding across the river, in Fond du Lac County; turning left on Spring Street and proceeding to E. Spring Street; turning left on N. Madison Street, which is also CTH “M,” and proceeding across the river; turning right on Monroe Street; turning left on N. Forest Street; turning right on E. Main Street and proceeding to W. Main Street; turning right on County Park Road, which is also CTH “MMM”; then proceeding to the northern trail head at the south branch of the Rock River in Waupun County Park.

84.10225(1)(n) (n) If the route in par. (m) is not taken, then proceeding to the eastern terminus of the Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route by, from the Horicon Marsh Parkway, turning south on Dohrman Road; turning left on CTH “TW” toward the village of Kekoskee; proceeding in the village of Kekoskee on CTH “TW” across the river; turning right on CTH “Y” and proceeding to Kekoskee Street in the city of Mayville; turning right, in the city of Mayville, on Furnace Street, which is also CTH “Y”; turning left on Taylor Street, which is also CTH “Y”; turning right on N. Main Street, which is also CTH “Y”; turning left on Bridge Street, which is also CTH “Y,” and proceeding across the river; turning right on S. German Street, which is also CTH “Y,” and proceeding across the river; turning left on Gill Road and proceeding across the river; turning left on CTH “AY”; turning right on McArthur Road toward the village of Theresa; turning left, in the village of Theresa, on Wisconsin Street; proceeding to W. Rock River Street; proceeding to E. Rock River Street; turning right on Mill Street; then proceeding to the eastern trail head at the east branch of the Rock River in Rivers Edge Park in the village of Theresa.

84.10225(2) (2) 

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.