Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) urges recreational and fishing enthusiasts to BE SAFE around dams and hydroelectric facilities. The message is part of Dam Safety Awareness Week -April 7-12, 2014, as declared statewide by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The week's purpose is to emphasize the importance of safety near dams and on waterways to help prevent accidents. Many of the accidents and fatalities that occur near dams could be prevented by using common sense, practicing safety, staying clear of dams and understanding the dangers to be found near them. View full news release here.


Eric Haas, president of Automated Records Management Systems, Inc. (ARMS), has been elected to the National Association for Information Destruction, Inc., (NAID) board of directors. NAID is the international trade association for companies providing information destruction services to promote the information destruction industry and the standards and ethics of member companies.View full news release here.


Community service volunteers were honored last Thursday at the 26th Annual WPS Volunteer Awards at the KI Convention Center. Nearly 700 people gathered to celebrate and recognize outstanding volunteers with nearly 200 nominations submitted in seven different award categories. Recipients and runners-up were announced for the first time at this event that was organized by the Volunteer Center of Brown County in partnership with Wisconsin Public Service. "Volunteers have a powerful impact in our community, and the WPS Volunteer Awards is a wonderful celebration of their impact," said Christine Danielson, executive director of the Volunteer Center. This is the 41st year the Volunteer Center of Brown County has acted as the volunteer hub in Brown County. View full news release here.

On Friday, May 2, at 8 a.m. Central time, Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: TEG) will host a conference call to review first quarter 2014 financial results, as well as future prospects. First quarter 2014 financial results documents will be posted to the company's website after market close on May 1, 2014.

 

Drivers should anticipate various overnight single lane closures on southbound and northbound US 41 along the entire Brown County corridor from south of Glory Road to Lineville Road. Lane closures can vary along the corridor, so drivers are urged to stay alert, pay attention to road signs, slow down and use caution when entering any work zone. The US 41 Project plans to have at least one lane of traffic open at all times on both northbound and southbound US 41 during construction. This does not include closures by local authorities for accidents or unusual incidents (such as weather).

Oneida Street

On Monday, eastbound and westbound Oneida Street between Allied Street and Ramada Way will have overnight single lane closures from 7pm to 6am. The following ramps will also be closed:

• Northbound and southbound US 41 off-ramps to Oneida Street will be closed on Monday from 7pm to 6am.  
• Northbound US 41 on-ramp from Oneida Street will be closed NIGHTLY Monday through Friday from 7pm to 6am.  

WIS 172

Drivers can expect single lane closures on eastbound WIS 172 between Babcock Road and Oneida Street on Tuesday. In addition, the following ramps will be closed this week:

• Northbound US 41 off-ramp to eastbound WIS 172 will be closed on Tuesday from 6pm to 7am. Detour as follows:
• Traffic will be detoured off at Ashland Avenue, take Ashland Avenue north to Vanderperren Way, follow Vanderperren Way west to eastbound WIS 172 on-ramp.  
• Westbound WIS 172 off-ramp to southbound US 41 will be closed on Wednesday from 7pm to 7am. Traffic will be detoured as follows:
• Traffic seeking southbound US 41 will exit at Pilgrim Way, take Pilgrim Way east to Ashland Avenue and follow Ashland Avenue to southbound US 41.  
• Westbound WIS 172 off-ramp to northbound US 41 will be closed on Thursday from 7pm to 7am. Traffic will be detoured as follows:
• Traffic seeking northbound US 41 will exit at Pilgrim Way, take Pilgrim Way to Ashland Avenue, follow Ashland Avenue north to Lombardi Avenue and take Lombardi Avenue west to northbound US 41.  

35-Hour Closure of Lombardi Avenue

Drivers can anticipate a 35-hour closure of Lombardi Avenue under the US 41 overpass. Closure will begin 7pm, Sunday April 13 through 6am Tuesday, April 15. The closure is needed for partial demolition of the US 41 bridge over Lombardi Avenue. Traffic will be maintained during demolition.

Morris Avenue

Morris Avenue under US 41 will be closed overnight on both Wednesday and Thursday from 7pm to 7am for partial demolition of the US 41 bridge over Morris Avenue.

WIS 29

• Eastbound and westbound WIS 29 between the US 41 ramps will have a FULL overnight closures on Monday and Tuesday from 9pm to 5am. Detour as follows:
• Westbound WIS 29 traffic will be detoured north to Velp Avenue, take Velp Avenue west to southbound US 41 and follow US 41 south to westbound WIS 29.  
• Eastbound WIS 29 traffic will be detoured south to Mason Street, take Mason Street east to northbound US 41 and follow Us 41 north to eastbound WIS 29.  

Velp Avenue Interchange 9-day ramp closure

 

The northbound US 41 on-ramp from Velp Avenue will be closed for 9 days beginning at 5am on Wednesday, April 16 until 5am Friday, April 25. This 9-day closure is needed to erect tub girders over the Velp Avenue interchange.  

• Traffic seeking northbound US 41 will be detoured south on US 41 to WIS 29, take WIS 29 east to northbound 41. Westbound Velp Avenue will also be prompted to take Atkinson Drive north to northbound I-43 to northbound Us 41.