Committee flags multi-million-dollar cost for proposed road jurisdictional transfer
Summary
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.
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.
Board member Bob Almekinder cautioned the costs of reconstruction and ongoing maintenance would be substantial, saying the southern portion alone could be "well over $20 million." Commissioner Ben Rich gave a near-term estimate, stating it "would cost $200,000 to address the immediate safety concerns" and an additional "$50,000 to $75,000 for a traffic study." The committee recommended researching cost estimates and returning the item to a future meeting for detailed review.
The committee did not vote on the transfer at this meeting; members directed staff to assemble cost estimates to inform a later decision.
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