Highway 17 Construction Project Begins in Lincoln County

A major construction project on Highway 17 in Lincoln County began Monday, bringing a full closure of the highway to through traffic between Highway 64 and Big Hay Meadow Creek. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the project is scheduled to continue through November 6th before construction resumes next spring, from April 5th through July 30th, 2027. Work on the project includes replacing the asphalt surface, replacing sections of concrete curb and gutter, installing centerline rumble strips and applying protective thermoplastic coating at snowmobile crossings. WisDOT’s broader project plans also…

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