CLAM LAKE — Governor Jim Doyle today announced $2.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for improving WIS 77 in Ashland and Sawyer counties. The Governor visited the construction site just south of Clam Lake as part of his Northern Tour, an eight day tour through the Northwoods to promote Wisconsin tourism, announce major investments in local communities, and bring state government directly to the people.
"This investment in Highway 77 will make travel safer, easier and more affordable," Governor Doyle said. "Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, we have the opportunity to make strategic improvements to our infrastructure that will help get people to work, improve our quality of life, and add lasting value to our economy."
The funding will be used to repave a nine mile stretch of WIS 77 in Ashland and Sawyer counties beginning near the community of Clam Lake heading south.
The contractor for the project is Monarch Paving of Amery, Wisconsin. Work on the project began August 3, and should be completed by the end of September.
Governor Doyle thanked Congressman Dave Obey for his leadership on ARRA, which helped make this project possible. Because of Congressman Obey’s leadership, Wisconsin is able to continue to make and expand investments in long-term economic growth in communities across Wisconsin.
