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Chippewa County board pledges local share for first phase of Highway T expansion amid debate over annexation and costs
Summary
The Chippewa County Board approved a resolution to commit to a share of local costs for phase 1 of the County Highway T corridor four‑lane expansion, while supervisors debated annexation, cost, and long‑term maintenance impacts.
The Chippewa County Board voted to pledge local funding toward phase 1 of the County Highway T four‑lane expansion, approving a resolution that commits the county to 32.67% of the local share for phase 1.
Supporters said the commitment makes the county eligible to receive $10 million in discretionary federal funds already secured for the corridor and keeps the multi‑jurisdictional project moving. "We feel like having the 30% engineering really shows that the county is committed to the project," Chippewa County Highway Commissioner Brian Kelly said during the discussion.
Opponents warned the county is assuming continuing costs for new miles of road and risk of annexation. "I totally oppose this Highway T project," Supervisor Seidlitz said, adding that annexation would…
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