Committee flags multi-million-dollar cost for proposed road jurisdictional transfer

Aug 6, 2026

Committee members discussed a jurisdictional transfer request for Willow Road and two Minocqua-area roads; board member Bob Almekinder said reconstruction and maintenance could cost "well over $20 million" for the southern portion, and Commissioner Ben Rich estimated immediate safety work at about $200,000 plus $50,000–$75,000 for a traffic study.

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Oneida County Public Works members reviewed a request to transfer jurisdiction of Willow Road (Town of Lynne) and Pine Lake and Squirrel Lake roads (Town of Minocqua) to the county road system.

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