MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — High participation in Wisconsin’s Adopt-A-Highway program prompts a driver safety reminder.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reports a record number of Adopt‑A‑Highway volunteers are out this spring. More than 3,100 groups took part last year, collecting over 170 tons of trash.
Drivers need to slow down, stay alert, and move over to keep volunteers safe.
In 2018, a hit-and-run driver killed three Girl Scouts and a mother on an Adopt-a-Highway cleanup in Lake Hallie. That driver was found guilty and sentenced to 54 years in prison.
More than 2,700 miles of highway are currently still available for adoption. WisDOT provides safety gear and supplies. More information is available on the Adopt‑A‑Highway website.