Oneida County Public Works Committee defeats motion to forward Willow Road transfer after members cite large reconstruction costs

Apr 30, 2026

Committee members debated a request from the towns of Lynne and Minocqua to transfer three roads to the county. Concerns about reconstruction costs, culverts and ineligibility for ARIP funding led the committee to vote down a motion to forward the request to the county board.

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The Oneida County Public Works Committee voted on April 30, 2026 not to forward a request from the towns of Lynne and Minocqua to transfer Willow Road, Pine Lake Road and Squirrel Lake Road to the county highway system after members raised concerns about reconstruction costs and funding eligibility.

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