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WisDOT Awards Port Milwaukee Harbor Funding

[ February 11, 2026   //   Gary Burrows ]

Port Milwaukee said it will receive more than US$1.4 million in Harbor Assistance Program funding from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to support infrastructure improvements on Jones Island.

The grant will be used to fund roof repairs for Terminal 2, a 53,000-square-foot building that was built in 1966, and ventilation fans on Terminal 5. These buildings support maritime commerce and supply chain activity for private companies in Wisconsin and through the region.

“This investment will ensure Port Milwaukee’s facilities continue to support our tenants and the movement of goods that our regional economy depends on,” said Port Milwaukee Director Benji Timm.

The funding is part of more than US$7.5 million awarded statewide through Wisconsin’s Harbor Assistance Program, which supports harbor maintenance and construction projects that enhance transportation efficiency, economic development, and waterborne commerce. Created in 1979, the Harbor Assistance Program helps communities maintain and improve harbor facilities that support Wisconsin’s economy and global trade connections.

Tags: Port Milwaukee, Wisconsin Department of Transportation