Work includes replacing culverts, guardrail and thermoplastic snowmobile crossings
Release date: August 17, 2022
To invest in Wisconsin's transportation system, Governor Tony Evers signed a $5.44 million contract with prime contractor Northeast Asphalt, Inc. of Greenville to improve US 8 in Oneida County from County P southeast of Rhinelander to US 45 North in
Monico. Construction started this week.
This segment of US 8 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation project will:
- Remove a portion of the existing asphalt and place new asphalt pavement.
- Replace culverts as needed, guardrail and thermoplastic snowmobile crossings.
During construction, motorists can expect to encounter daytime single-lane closures.
Construction is scheduled for completion in mid-November. The schedule is dependent on favorable weather conditions and construction progress.
Federal transportation funds will pay for 80 percent of the improvements; state transportation funds will pay for the remaining 20 percent.
For more information regarding traffic impacts, transportation news and improvement project updates in Wisconsin's North Central Region:
Motorists are reminded that using handheld cell phones in Wisconsin work zones is illegal. Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.
For more information, contact:
Bryan Rose, North Central Region Communications Manager
(715) 493-3710,
bryan.rose@dot.wi.gov