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BY PRESS TIMES STAFF BROWN COUNTY – In addition to a major I-41 expansion project, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region released a listing of state highway construction projects scheduled for 2024. The following projects include work in Brown County: WIS 172 resurfacing, culvert replacement WIS 172 resurfacing and culvert replacement will take …

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Mar 23 2024

WisDOT work on I-41 to begin in April

Green Bay, News / By The Press

BY KRIS LEONHARDT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF GREEN BAY – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region held three public meetings for the proposed improvements on 23 miles of I-41 from WIS 96 —Wisconsin Avenue — in Appleton to County Highway F — Scheuring Road — in De Pere providing an overview and timeline for the project. …

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Dec 16 2023

Milwaukee to Green Bay rail corridor receives study grant

Green Bay, News / By The Press

By Press Times staff GREEN BAY – Last week U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that five new routes in Wisconsin were selected “as priorities for passenger rail expansion.” Each of these projects will each receive $500,000 in planning and development grants, including funding that will support the creation of a corridor from Milwaukee to Green …

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Mar 15 2023

WisDOT Northeast Region schedules highway construction projects for 2023

Brown County / By kleonhardt

By Gazette staff BROWN COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region has announced its state highway construction projects for 2023. The schedule includes many projects in Brown County. WisDOT said that it is a tentative listing, with the potential changes of additional projects, based on funding levels, and weather delays. Brown County …

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Mar 4 2023

WIS 32/57 bridge replacement begins Monday

De Pere / By kleonhardt

For the Press Times GREEN BAY – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Northeast Region will begin construction on Monday, March 6, to replace the northbound WIS 32/57 bridge over County PP in the city of De Pere. The $1.55 million project is expected to finish in mid-May of this year. Traffic flow The northbound WIS …

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Nov 19 2022

Know before you go
Winter road condition reports on 511wi.gov

Brown County, News / By The Press

For the Press TimesMADISON – Winter is here with the first accumulating snow across Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is encouraging drivers to visit 511wi.gov to view the expanded and improved winter road conditions layer on Wisconsin roadways. “Weather in Wisconsin means driving conditions can change in an instant,” WisDOT Secretary Craig …

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Nov 10 2022

News Briefs

Brown County, Green Bay, News / By The Press

Seven earn promotions in GBPDGREEN BAY – The Green Bay Police Department (GBPD) has promoted seven individuals with ranks ranging from Sergeant to Commander. Officer Roman Trimberger, who has 8 years of service with GBPD, has been promoted to Sergeant.Officer Phuechi Xiong was promoted to Sergeant following 9 years of service with GBPD. Sergeant Erin …

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Oct 14 2022

$50 million announced for the Southern Bridge

Brown County, News / By The Press

The route, a goal for decades, will connect businesses in growing Green Bay area DE PERE – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced that $50 million in bonding will be included in Gov. Tony Evers’ 2023-25 budget to build the Brown County Southern Bridge Connector Project, which the Green Bay area has sought …

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