Safety improvements approved for US 41/US 141 interchange

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Published: Jul. 26, 2018 at 9:02 PM CDT
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Safety improvements will soon be implemented around the US 41/US 141 interchange in Oconto County.

Gov. Scott Walker approved $2.35 million worth of improvements, which include installing cable barriers along with rumble strips.

Rumble strips have

after a deadly crash at a rural intersection two weeks ago where rumble strips had been removed due to noise complaints.

Cable barriers work similar to guardrails. Placed in the median, they prevent a vehicle from crossing into oncoming lanes, but unlike guardrails the high-tension steel cables entrap the vehicle, reducing the risk it will bounce back into traffic.

Safety improvements will also be made for 11 miles of US 41/141 from the city of Oconto to the Brown County line.

Work is expected to start Monday and be completed by October.