The City of Menasha announced today the official completion of the Racine Street reconstruction project, between Third Street and Ninth Street in Menasha. Racine Street, a critical thoroughfare linking downtown Menasha to the WIS 441/USH 10 highway, underwent full reconstruction in early spring and was opened ahead of scheduled in October. The project features new concrete pavement, new sidewalk, traffic signal upgrades, new pavement markings, and an improved railroad crossing.
“I want to thank our residents, businesses, and visitors for their patience throughout the Racine Street Project,” said Austin Hammond, City of Menasha Mayor. “This improvement enhances safety, accessibility, and connectivity for everyone who travels through our community, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the teamwork that made it possible.”
The $4.6 million project was primarily funded through the Urban Surface Transportation Block Grant, a federal cost-share grant awarded to road projects in urbanized areas with populations over 5,000. The grant covered 75% of the total costs and the City of Menasha was responsible for the remaining 25%.
“Thanks to the support of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC), City of Menasha Public Works staff, and funding through the STP Urban Grant, I’m proud of the project result that took six years of careful planning, coordination and partnership,” Hammond said.
More information about the Racine Street road reconstruction project can be found on the City of Menasha’s website at menashawi.gov/departments/public works/current_projects.php
