roads

Work will require a detour around a bridge crossing Highway 51 at Tomahawk

Those carrying overweight, permitted loads cannot use that section of road for now

The project will include the creation of roundabouts where there are existing stoplights at the Highway 8 intersections with Highway 17 and with County Highway G

The work is to improve US 51 between the Lake Minocqua Bridge and Front Street in Minocqua

U.S. cities and states spending upward of $4 billion each year on snow operations

Lanes were treated while using significantly less salt

Soil borings need to be done to prepare for a future bridge replacement

In Merrill, road crews will be adjusting their salt usage

New plates will help generate revenue for the state transportation fund

Caution advised on area roads and sidewalks