Board accepts two state highway grants; supervisors ask about timing and tourist-season impacts

Adams County supervisors voted to accept two Wisconsin Department of Transportation grants to support county road projects: reconstruction of County Z from South 82 to Duck Creek Bridge and reconditioning of another county route from the Columbia County line to South 23.

Both resolutions (21 and 22) were recommended by the Highway Committee and adopted with typical roll-call votes (each passed 18–1 with Supervisor Podowski voting no on each). During discussion, Supervisor Postolsky asked about timing and whether the projects could be scheduled to avoid peak tourist months. Highway staff indicated construction is underway and noted an October completion target was mentioned during the meeting for at least one project.

Why it matters: the grants bring state funds to county infrastructure work but supervisors and residents raised concerns about how full road closures and project timing could affect tourism, local traffic and businesses.

During the meeting a supervisor proposed applying the funds toward stronger, reinforced road surfaces better suited for modern farm machinery; that proposal could not be considered as an amendment to the grant acceptance vote but was suggested as a budgetary and programmatic discussion for highway planning.

Board action: the board adopted Resolution 21 (County Z reconstruction) and Resolution 22 (reconditioning project) after short discussion. The clerk recorded votes of 18 yes, 1 no on both items. Supervisors asked staff for additional details on project timing and traffic-management plans.

Next steps: highway staff to continue construction and coordinate public notices; supervisors asked for follow-up information about timing and closures so that tourist businesses and residents can plan accordingly.