New road safety project in Wisconsin gained the seal of approval
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Govenor Evers has signed a contract for a safety improvement project on the US 2/US 53 interchange in Superior, WI. And work has begun as of Wednesday, August 21st.
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Govenor Tony Evers has signed a $335,714 contract with Livonia-based prime contractor RAM Construction Services of Michigan, Inc., for a safety improvement project on the US 2/53 interchange southeast of the Douglas County city of Superior.
Construction was scheduled and begun as of Wednesday, Aug. 21. During the construction phase, US 2 & US 53 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will encounter single-lane closures as work is completed.
The project is scheduled for completion in September.
For more information regarding traffic impacts, transportation effects, and improvement project updates WisDOT’s website can help find some answers to your inquires.