 The multipurpose building at the Wisconsin Valley Science and Technology Park is in the final stages of completion.
Project Status
 Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park construction
In preparation for the next phase of facility construction, the completion of the building pads will remain a focus of the construction work. Standard site perimeter fencing will also be established in the coming weeks. The multipurpose building is in its final stages of completion and the required standard inspections are currently underway and going well. The temporary certificate of occupancy of the multipurpose building is anticipated to be issued soon.
Road construction bids
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is advertising a bid opportunity for construction of County H between south of County KR to north of Braun Road in Racine County More information for contractors.
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 Foxconn project named 'Deal of the Year'
The Foxconn Technology Group’s $10 billion manufacturing campus project in Wisconsin has been named the 2018 Economic Impact Deal of the Year by the Mid-America Economic Development Council, an association of economic development professionals in 12 states dedicated to advancing regional economic development programs.
This award recognizes a project that has significant impact on a city, county and region as measured by capital investment, jobs, supplier network, economic impact or new partnership initiatives that positively improved the community. The award was presented this week. The award was presented this week at the 2018 Mid-America Competitiveness Conference & Site Selector Forum in Chicago.
Foxconn is developing a world-class advanced display manufacturing campus in Racine County that is expected to create 13,000 new jobs in the region. The development is by far Wisconsin’s largest economic development project and is the largest corporate attraction project in U.S. history as measured by jobs. It is also one of the largest greenfield investments by a foreign-based company in U.S. history as measured by jobs.
Read the full story
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Road Updates
 I-94 traffic switch set to begin
Beginning this week, the I-94 project team will implement a plan to re-open a third lane in each direction on the 11-mile freeway work zone in Kenosha and Racine counties.
In December, a phased approach will begin to shift traffic to the newly constructed roadway. The reopening of entrance and exit ramps will be staggered throughout the month. A series of overnight freeway closures will be necessary to accomplish this traffic shift. Motorists are advised to follow the detour signage and be alert to changing traffic conditions.
When the lane shift is complete, the new work zone will be in between the active lanes of traffic. Work will continue over the winter months in anticipation of reconstructing the new southbound lanes.
WisDOT thanks motorists, law enforcement and the community for their patience during this accelerated project.
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What's Next
 Local Monthly Update Meetings
The Local Monthly Update Meetings held on the third Monday of every month will not take place for the next few months as site activity will slow due to winter weather and holiday activities. The next Local Monthly Update Meeting will be announced in the Wisconn Valley News.
Hearing for County KR project to be rescheduled
In the last Wisconn Valley News, WisDOT announced a date for the public hearing for the eastern segment of County KR. WisDOT now plans to move the hearing to early February. The purpose of the hearing is to obtain additional public feedback and testimony on County KR from County H to Old Green Bay Road environmental document. Look for more details coming soon.
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 Bid Opportunities
WisDOT soliciting bids for County H construction
WisDOT is advertising a bid opportunity for County H between south of County KR to north of Braun Road in Racine County. The bid opening is scheduled for Jan. 15.
There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 20 at Mount Pleasant Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant.
The existing two-lane County H roadway will be reconstructed and expanded to a four-lane divided concrete roadway. The project will install traffic signals at the County KR and Braun Road intersections, as well as at a new access road into the Foxconn Technology Park development. The project also includes storm sewer and a 10 foot-wide shared-use path along the west side of County H.
Construction is scheduled to start next spring 2019. Work will be substantially completed by the end of the 2019, with final completion by spring 2020.
The advertisement and preliminary plans are available online. Contractors should visit the website for information and electronic plans.
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Bid Opportunities
WisDOT soliciting bids for County H construction
WisDOT is advertising a bid opportunity for County H between south of County KR to north of Braun Road in Racine County. The bid opening is scheduled for Jan. 15.
There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 20 at Mount Pleasant Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant.
The existing two-lane County H roadway will be reconstructed and expanded to a four-lane divided concrete roadway. The project will install traffic signals at the County KR and Braun Road intersections, as well as at a new access road into the Foxconn Technology Park development. The project also includes storm sewer and a 10 foot-wide shared-use path along the west side of County H.
Construction is scheduled to start next spring 2019. Work will be substantially completed by the end of the 2019, with final completion by spring 2020.
The advertisement and preliminary plans are available online. Contractors should visit the website for information and electronic plans.
Recent News & Announcements
Foxconn's 'smart cities' competition draws 325 submissions
Foxconn Technology Group received 325 submissions from students, faculty and staff from Wisconsin colleges and universities for the first round of its “Smart Cities-Smart Futures” competition, according to a company announcement.Applicants submitted ideas throughout October for technology that will enhance quality of life, improve working environments, expand transportation networks and living spaces, inspire creative city planning, and promote sustainable energy solutions.
A panel of judges will evaluate submissions and announce up to 100 winners on or before Dec. 11. Each winner will receive a $500 cash prize and move on to the second round of the competition, which runs from mid-December through January 2019
Read full story from Wisconsin State Journal
Foxconn completes Watermark purchase for innovation center
Foxconn now officially owns the Watermark building in downtown Green Bay. The company intends to rename the building Foxconn Place Green Bay and move 200 employees into the second floor of the building, 301 N. Washington St. The space will become one of three innovation centers Foxconn plans to develop across Wisconsin.
Read full story from the Green Bay Press-Gazette
Foxconn exec says company will tap local talent while embracing automation
Foxconn Technology Group aims to tap “local talent” in Wisconsin’s workforce but also intends to continue embracing automation, a company executive said Wednesday.
Alan Yeung, the director of U.S. strategic initiatives for the Taiwan-based company, spoke at a business event hosted by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
Read full story from Racine Journal-Times
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