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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
South Bridge Connector project breaks ground in De Pere, aims to improve I-41 traffic flow
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) — Major infrastructure developments are underway on Interstate 41 near Southbridge Road in De Pere, where construction of a new interchange is moving forward. Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach joined other area leaders on Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony for the South Bridge Connector Project. Green Bay PD marks National Police Week with fallen officers memorial 'This is a united front,' said Streckenbach. 'The driving purpose behind this was the congestion on the Claude Allouez Bridge, and it's long overdue. This bridge was supposed to be built a long time ago, but we finally got it done because we're here as a team.' The first segment of the project, known as EB-39, involves building a roundabout that will connect County Highway F west of the new I-41 interchange to Lawrence Drive on the east side. The second segment, referred to as GV-14, will extend County Highway GV from French Road to Lawrence Drive, linking County Highways EB and GV to I-41. 'This connector in Interstate 41 will ensure safe and vital traffic flow through the town of Lawrence,' said Lanny Tibaldo, chairperson for the Town of Lawrence. The project is designed to improve access for southern Brown County communities and boost regional connectivity. Officials confirmed that the South Bridge Interchange Project remains on schedule, with completion expected by the end of 2026. This work is part of a broader I-41 improvement plan, which includes expanding the interstate from four to six lanes between De Pere and Appleton and upgrading several interchanges along the corridor. The full project is projected to wrap up by 2030. As part of the overall effort, Brown County is also advancing its South Bridge Connector Project. In addition to linking rural communities in southern Brown County to I-41, the initiative will create a new bridge connecting East and West De Pere. 'The intersection will be closed for about six weeks toward the end of summer,' said Brown County Highway Commissioner Chris Hardy. 'Then over the winter, we'll begin construction of the Hemlock Creek bridge.' Green Bay agency hosts monthly diaper giveaway and resource fair for local families The South Bridge Connector is seen as a critical step in enhancing mobility, safety, and economic development throughout the region. Local Five will continue to provide updates as work progresses on this transformative project in Brown County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Brown County officials provide updates on closures during repaving of Fox River State Trail
BROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – The reconstruction of the Fox River State Trail is set to begin soon, and Brown County officials spoke on Wednesday to provide key updates on the timing and closures that will take effect. The reconstruction will see about six miles of the trail repaved from Green Bay to De Pere, adding more stability and appeal to the many who use it annually. Police department in Wisconsin listening for loud exhausts, could result in citations Brown County Parks Director Matt Kriese and County Executive Troy Streckenbach gathered with Friends of the Fox River Trail to provide more information on each reconstruction phase. According to a release, the trail resurfacing stretches from Heritage Road north to the Porlier Pier and South Adams Street intersection. Xaiver High School appoints new principal, will start July 1 Trail section closures will be in effect for the following dates: Phase One, May 5-22: Closure: Heritage Road to William Street in De Pere from May 5 to May 9 Phase Two, June 9 – July 2 Closure: Porlier Pier in Green Bay to Lazarre Avenue in Allouez from June 9 to June 13 Phase Three, June 13 – July 9 Closure: Lazarre Avenue in Allouez to William Street in De Pere from June 16 to June 20 The dates listed may be changed pending weather complications. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brown County could spend $3.5 million on new Green Bay fire station and apartment complex
Brown County could spend $3.5 million on Green Bay's new fire station and apartment complex. The county's Human Services Committee meets April 16 to discuss a proposed resolution to help fund the city's project and turn the former Badger Sheet Metal site into a new fire station along with Metro Fire administration offices, over 200 apartments, commercial spaces and green infrastructure. The site is in the 400 block of South Broadway. The money comes from the county's Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funds, which were two rounds of funds provided during the pandemic to assist residents with rent and housing. The first round of ERA funds was provided through the CARES and Consolidated Appropriations acts and the second round came through the American Rescue Plan Act. Brown County received $14.9 million in 2021. In the second round of funds, the county received an additional $17.3 million, for a total of $32.2 million in ERA funding, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The money needs to be obligated by Sept. 30. Otherwise, the county would lose the money and it would go back to the Treasury. Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach said the $3.5 million is the only ERA funds left that are unallocated, besides a remaining $500,000 that will goes toward court evictions. At least 75% of the second round of ERA funds needs to be used to help households cover costs. The ERA funds went toward rent, utilities or other housing bills for 2,286 households in Brown County by the end of September 2024, according to data from the Treasury. The remaining funds can go toward an affordable housing project. The $3.5 million would go toward the project on South Broadway to provide more affordable housing in the county, the resolution states. The Human Services Committee will discuss the resolution in its meeting April 16, before going to the Brown County Board that night for a vote. Streckenbach said the county decided to put the ERA money toward the new fire station and apartment complex because the project fell within the September deadline and qualified under the ERA guidelines. "It's a best of both worlds scenario," Streckenbach said. "We want to support Green Bay." The county's funds would make up for some potential federal funding that failed to come through for the project after $5 million requested by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin for the project was not included in a continuing resolution signed into law March 15. The new fire station would replace the aging stations at 885 Shawano Ave. and 501 S. Washington St. Both are around 90 years old. In 2018, the city bought the Badger Sheet Metal site and secured a $1 million Environmental Protection Agency grant to demolish the buildings and get rid of contaminated soil on the site. The city had previously allocated $1.025 million for the project in ARPA funds. County Board Chair Pat Buckley hopes the site will spur more development in the Shipyard area. "If we can get this thing off the ground, it's a win-win," Buckley said. "Hopefully this makes the project come to fruition." If the city secures all of the money needed for the project, the new fire station complex would break ground this year, Council Member Melinda Eck said. Two-thirds of County Board members would have to vote to approve the resolution April 16 night for it to pass. Buckley said he expects the County Board to approve it. More: $5 million in federal funds for new Green Bay fire station left out of new federal spending bill Contact Benita Mathew at bmathew@ This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Brown County could help fund new fire station and apartment buildings in Green Bay
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
JobPod launches second Brown County site at Weyers-Hilliard Branch Library in Howard
HOWARD, Wis. (WFRV) – The second JopPod site has opened in Brown County at the Weyers-Hilliard Branch Library and it kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. After a pilot site opened up almost exactly a year ago at the Brown County East Branch Library in Green Bay, the second site will further help those who want a little help finding a decent-paying job in the area. Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, Brown County Library Executive Director Sarah Sugden, Bay Area Workforce Development Board Executive Director Vickie Patterson, JobPod Project Librarian Danielle Zeamer all appeared at Thursday's ribbon-cutting. Brown County officials won't move forward with latest offer to move coal piles 'This is our fourth JobPod launch and we have other ones going across the state for our Pilot program,' began Patterson. 'The JobPod brings together resources in the communities and can get all of those services offered at the convenience of their local library.' JobPod, which is powered by Microsoft, facilitates easy and reliable access to job search resources for employment seekers by merging community library spaces with the expertise of workforce development professionals. JobPod is currently expanding its pilot program to library sites throughout the state of Wisconsin. The Weyers-Hilliard Branch Library is located at 2680 Riverview Drive in Green Bay. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
