![]() ![]() The underpass will use an existing 197-foot-long tunnel left over from a highway improvement project nine years ago. It provides an 80% federal cost share for eligible project costs. Waukesha County was awarded $2.28 million through the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality improvement program, administered by WisDOT in the state. The project is funded as part of a federal effort focused on reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality, especially within urban areas that struggle to attain air-pollution standards. I can’t wait for the ribbon cutting to open the tunnel later this year." "A huge thank you to County Executive Farrow, (County Board) Supervisor (Tyler) Foti, city staff, and the many residents and local officials that have been so instrumental in making this happen. "This is a great example of good people working together for the benefit and safety of the community," said Oconomowoc Mayor Robert Magnus. "This has been a great collaboration between the state, county, and city to ensure a safe pedestrian crossing for residents and trail users,” County Executive Paul Farrow said in a news release Monday. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation joined with the county and Oconomowoc to make it happen.Ĭounty and city officials lauded the underpass project, which was scheduled to kick off Tuesday with a groundbreaking ceremony at the intersection of Highway 67 and Oconomowoc Parkway. OCONOMOWOC - In a design that's far from common in Waukesha County, a popular bike and pedestrian trail will sneak its way under a busy highway, creating a safer route for its users.Ī new underpass will connect the 15-mile Lake Country Recreation Trail - which runs from the western edge of the city of Waukesha to Roosevelt Park in the city of Oconomowoc - on both sides, eliminating the need to traverse an eight-lane road that's the busiest in Oconomowoc.
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