What is the latest status of the project “Living Snow Fences Planting along I-43 and U.S. 41”?

The status recorded for “Living Snow Fences Planting along I-43 and U.S. 41” is under construction.

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Living Snow Fences Planting along I-43 and U.S. 41” to USD 700000.

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This Taiyo project page references WTAQ along with the original URL (https://wtaq.com/2026/05/20/wisdot-planting-more-shrubs-for-living-snow-fences-stops-drifting-reduces-plowing-costs/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Living Snow Fences Planting along I-43 and U.S. 41

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Source: WTAQ

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) planted more than 25,000 shrubs along a five-mile stretch of I-43 in Manitowoc County in 2023 as a natural snow fence to prevent snow drifting onto the highway. The shrubs have grown significantly and help reduce snow plowing needs, saving costs and improving safety. The project continues with plans to plant shrubs along more than 10 miles of U.S

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Road
Location: Wisconsin, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: WTAQ

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The project “Living Snow Fences Planting along I-43 and U.S. 41” is an infrastructure initiative in the Road sector, located in Wisconsin, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from WTAQ.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) planted more than 25,000 shrubs along a five-mile stretch of I-43 in Manitowoc County in 2023 as a natural snow fence to prevent snow drifting onto the highway. The shrubs have grown significantly and help reduce snow plowing needs, saving costs and improving safety. The project continues with plans to plant shrubs along more than 10 miles of U.S. 41 in Oconto County in 2026 and additional planting planned for Manitowoc County in 2030.
Original sector	Transportation
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Wisconsin

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Record type	Project
Sector	Road
Article published date	2026-05-23

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