Gov. Scott Walker: Approves contract to reconstruct Black Earth bridges

Contact: Amy Hasenberg, (608) 266-2839

MADISON – Governor Scott Walker today approved a $2.8 million emergency contract to reconstruct two US 14 bridges in Black Earth damaged by flooding in August. Governor Walker declared a State of Emergency in Wisconsin on August 29, 2018 because of wide-spread flooding and storm damage in numerous counties.
Work to replace the bridges is underway. Construction is scheduled for completion in mid-November. Kraemer North America of Plain, WI is the primary contractor. The project includes the replacement of the structures spanning Black Earth Creek in western Dane County.