January 19, 2024
C-E Conference draws huge crowd thanks to strong agenda, networking opportunities
By Lane Kimble
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. -- The view from the podium was truly impressive: a sea of people crowded into a huge ballroom with their attention on the stage. It’s the kind of audience WisDOT Secretary Craig…
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December 29, 2023
Blatnik Bridge likely to be design-build project
By Lane Kimble
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Citing potential cost savings and better collaboration, the Minnesota Department of Transportation says it’s poised to use the design-build method to reconstruct the massive and aging Blatnik Bridge. MnDOT Deputy Commissioner…
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December 21, 2023
More work in ’24? Federal funding comes in $145M higher than expected
By Lane Kimble
The state should have nearly $150 million more to work with to improve roads and the transportation system in 2024. Monday, WisDOT notified the Joint Finance Committee that federal transportation funding for FY2024 came in…
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December 21, 2023
Utility compensation language to appear in January 2024 letting
By Lane Kimble
Project specs appearing in January’s WisDOT letting will have some small, but important, additions that represent years of WTBA staff and member work. WisDOT updated its Additional Special Provision-6 (ASP-6) this week to reflect compensatory…
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