highways

The intersection of Wisconsin Highway 17 and Stevens Street will be impacted

Construction crews are moving barrels on Highway 17 this week in Rhinelander this week.It’s the start of a $7.9 million dollar project by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.Drivers will start seeing lane closures and temporary signals on Highway 17 this week.

Most experts agree putting more electric vehicles on the road is a major step toward fighting climate change, but a new report says states will also need to find new ways to fund road maintenance.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is hosting public meetings next week in Lincoln and Oneida Counties.It’s looking for input on upcoming projects planned for Highway 8 near Rhinelander and Tomahawk.