Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) 2026-2027 Round 1 project solicitation are due

Dear local government stakeholder,

This is a reminder that applications for the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) 2026-2027 Round 1 project solicitation are due on Monday, December 15, at 5:00 PM.

Please ensure your materials are submitted in ARIPWeb platform before the deadline, as late applications cannot be accepted.

Eligible applicants (towns, cities, villages, and counties) may submit up to two (2) applications for this solicitation.

WisDOT strongly encourages applicants with eligible projects to consider applying in this Round 1 solicitation to help remove load postings and weight restrictions which impact their community`s local transportation infrastructure.

Applications for the 2026-2027 ARIP solicitation are submitted through the new ARIPWeb online platform. This system will also be utilized for project management after award.

The following links are helpful resources:

Access ARIPWeb: <https://arip.wisconsindot.gov/login>

ARIPWeb User Resource: <https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/doing-bus/local-gov/astnce-pgms/highway/arip-user.pdf>

Detailed information about ARIP, including eligibility requirements, can be found here: <https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/local-gov/astnce-pgms/highway/arip.aspx>

For questions about ARIP, please contact Hillary Pelton, ARIP Program Manager, at <hillary.pelton@dot.wi.gov>

Thank you,

WisDOT Local Programs