June 29, 2026
This week in 1956: Eisenhower signs Federal Aid Highway Act, creating U.S. interstate system
By Lane Kimble
As we prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th, we're also recognizing another "birthday" of sorts this week. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal Aid Highway Act into law on June 29, 1956. With the…
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June 26, 2026
‘A tall task’: Crews give WTBA, media up-close look at challenges on Wisconsin River Bridges
By Lane Kimble
POYNETTE -- There’s really only one way to appreciate the size and scope of the freeway bridges being built over the Wisconsin River right now. You need to see them from below. “You wish you…
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June 24, 2026
On-site visit allows contractors, WisDOT to talk through Flagger Safety Pilot study progress
By Lane Kimble
NEW HOLSTEIN -- It looks simple enough. Line up cars behind a stop sign, radio back and forth with someone on the opposite end of the work zone, and turn that sign to “slow” once…
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June 23, 2026
Kraemer/Ames joint venture wins Blatnik Bridge rebuild; public update coming in Sept.
By Lane Kimble
A joint venture will get to lead the work replacing the critical Blatnik Bridge linking northwest Wisconsin and Minnesota. Ames and Kraemer North America joined forces to win the Design-Build project, coming in with an…
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