Donald Driver, DOT prioritize safety on roads By Kris Leonhardt/Shane Fitzsimmons Press Times staff GREEN BAY – To help urge Wisconsin residents to prioritize safety on the roads, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation proclaimed Oct. 25 as “Buckle Up, Phone Down Day.” The day was highlighted during a news conference held at Green Bay East …
By John McCracken Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – From conception to estimated completion, the South Bridge Connector project in De Pere will take upwards of 64 years to finish, and at this point in time there are questions still to be answered. A bridge in south De Pere was recommended in the 1968 Brown County Comprehensive …
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BROWN COUNTY – The county has announced the location of the South Bridge Connector and the signing of significant documents which advance the Brown County South Bridge Connector project. On Friday, Oct. 16, officials from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed the Final Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) …
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By Ben Rodgers Editor HOBART – A potential snag has been avoided, and the State Highway 29/County Trunk VV Interchange project will continue as planned, but not everyone is happy. The villages of Hobart and Howard had been working on securing an interchange there for nearly a decade because of safety concerns. In December 2018, …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – County board members passed a resolution at their meeting Wednesday, Aug. 21, to take over responsibility for drawbridge operations in downtown Green Bay. The move follows a request from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation that the Brown County Highway Department take over management of the bridges over the …
By Lee Reinsch Correspondent GREEN BAY – Communities short on cash for transportation improvements in their local areas will soon be able to apply for grants that could pay for a chunk of the costs. Last month, the Wisconsin Legislature approved $75 million to be used for transportation improvements, from filling potholes to adding bus …
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By Heather Graves Correspondent BROWN COUNTY – The public had the chance to weigh in on the proposed State Highway 29/County VV interchange project at a hearing held June 5 at NWTC. Several dozen came out to review project displays and handouts, ask questions and provide testimony. Dan Segerstrom, project development supervisor for the Wisconsin …
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