05.16.2024
Blatnik Bridge alignment finalized, construction to begin in 2026
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Construction work to replace the Blatnik Bridge will likely begin in 2026, require closing the existing bridge for four years, and will produce a structure that runs along the same alignment with…
Read More05.14.2024
WisDOT, Sen. Baldwin hold groundbreaking for Wisconsin River Bridge
PORTAGE, Wis. -- It’s pretty tough to get millions of vehicles and billions of dollars in freight across the state without crossing the Wisconsin River. Work to make sure that stays possible along a key…
Read More05.09.2024
Public info meeting May 15 to detail initial work on $1.8 billion Blatnik replacement
A public meeting next week will set the stage for actual construction to begin on replacing the Blatnik Bridge between Superior and Duluth. MnDOT and WisDOT will hold a joint informational session Wednesday, May 15,…
Read More05.08.2024
Mobile equipment sales tax exemption forms required June 1
A law WTBA helped pass, clarifying the manufacturing sales tax credit for important road building equipment, goes into effect soon. Contractors who want to claim the credit on portable plants, crushers, and other machines must…
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