July 12, 2024
IGE gives Senate Transportation chair up-close look at successes, utility challenge in Wausau
By Lane Kimble
WAUSAU, Wis. -- Cory Tomczyk was clearly enjoying himself – full of smiles and booming laughter – while walking a WTBA-member worksite in Wausau this week. “I’m a hands-on guy and I don’t mind getting…
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July 10, 2024
Public meetings coming on potentially huge I-39/90/94 rebuild, expansion
By Lane Kimble
After years of research, delays, and now renewed support, you’ll have a chance later this month to learn more about a massive potential rebuild and expansion of I-39/90/94 in south-central Wisconsin. WisDOT is holding three…
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July 5, 2024
ARTBA details concerns over new OSHA heat rule
By Lane Kimble
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Despite ARTBA staff directly urging OSHA to avoid creating an overly general and non-flexible rule, the agency Tuesday released a pre-publication version of its new heat safety standards. The rules require construction…
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July 3, 2024
“Kind of like a symphony”: WTBA members give state lawmakers I-43 worksite tour
By Lane Kimble
MEQUON, Wis. -- With part of her nearby home undergoing renovations, Deb Andraca felt… well… right at home this morning as she walked around a freeway construction project. “It’s always better (when it’s finished), just…
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