November 13, 2024
State’s first major Design Build project produces “spectacular” Lone Rock bridges
By Lane Kimble
LONE ROCK, Wis. -- Two beautiful new bridges spanning a scenic stretch of the Wisconsin River in southwest Wisconsin are something of a dichotomy. They’re built to last a very long time. And yet, the…
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November 12, 2024
WTBA’s Grove offers municipalities sage advice on crafting attractive bids, successful projects
By Lane Kimble
WTBA provides its members in the field–contractors, laborers, and engineers–with a lot of guidance, advice, and expertise every year. Sometimes, it pays to help guide project owners, too. Matt Grove, Director of Engineering and Construction…
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November 8, 2024
FHWA updates work zone safety rules for first time in two decades
By Lane Kimble
For the first time in 20 years, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is changing certain rules to try to prevent work zone crashes, injuries and deaths. FHWA updated its Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule…
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November 7, 2024
Wisconsin Republicans hold onto Senate, Assembly despite losses in redrawn districts
By Lane Kimble
A lawmaker from the Northwoods who prefers people just call her Mary–not “Senator”--will preside over the new state Senate. Thursday, Senate Republicans elected Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) as president, replacing Sen. Chris Kapenga, who opted…
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