Dunn County implements new safety traffic device and summer road projects

The Dunn County Traffic Safety and EMS Meeting held on March 21, 2025, focused on various updates regarding road safety and traffic management in the region. The meeting began with a brief overview from Travis, followed by a presentation from the highway department led by Dustin.

Dustin highlighted several upcoming highway projects scheduled for completion during the summer. He noted that a detailed list of these projects would soon be available on the highway department's website. Many of the projects involve road closures for pulverizing and repaving, which are expected to last approximately two weeks. However, roads will be reopened to traffic when work is not actively taking place.

In an effort to enhance safety, Dustin reported the installation of new reflective safety devices at the intersections of County Roads E and H, as well as C and H in Springbrook. These devices, known as spin alerts, are designed to draw attention to stop signs and have received positive feedback from the community. The initiative aims to address safety concerns in a problematic stretch of County Road H, which has been identified in the county's safety analysis plan.

The meeting continued with updates from the Menominee Police Department, which reported a decrease in crashes compared to the previous year, attributing some of this improvement to milder winter weather. The department noted that they are currently on track with similar crash statistics as last year, with only four personal injury crashes reported so far in 2025.

Kyle from the Wisconsin State Patrol provided further insights, reporting a total of 59 crashes in Dunn County, resulting in one fatality and 19 injuries. He emphasized that over 50% of these incidents were speed-related, indicating a need for increased enforcement of speed limits, particularly on the interstate.

The meeting concluded with a call for questions, underscoring the ongoing commitment of local authorities to improve traffic safety and reduce accidents in Dunn County. The discussions highlighted proactive measures being taken to enhance road safety and the importance of community awareness in preventing traffic incidents.