Well, the Hwy 10 Stevens Point bypass is starting construction. They're starting to cut down the trees for the Wisconsin River crossing. The bridge will be less than a quarter mile from my house. I'm getting ready for a noisy year here with the construction equipment.
It'll be sad to see my nice quiet homestead gone forever. Highway traffic a quarter mile away is something I'm not sure I can get used to.
The only good news is that a new public boat landing will be within walking distance to my Worm Farm.
I have a friend about 1/4 mile from the new Hwy 10 in Waupaca. At his place the elements are right. His old farmhouse, barn, carriage house, orchard, bass pond, spring and banks on the Crystal - with his own little island connected by a foot bridge - are still just far enough from the highway to feel like they're in another place entirely. Thankfully a thick, healthy treeline keeps noise at bay, and shields what would otherwise be a visual blight. Hope you're as lucky.
I grew up in that area... where is the bridge going? I live in Menasha now, but came up in the Stevens Point area. The new highway was really needed. As you know hwy 10 was a serious death trap in the condition that it was in previously... accidents have gone down over 35% and there hasn't been a Amherst death at the b and 10 inersection since the change over... that place was good for at least 2 or 3 a year. I am sorry that it will take away from your landsape though. I can understand.
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The bridge will connect with the Hwy X overpass. It then crosses over River rd about a mile from Hwy E going west from I39. I'll be less than a quarter mile north of the bridge.
With the increased traffic on Hiway 10, and you having a farm, now would be a good time to start planning a roadside produce market. Organically grown food is becoming more and more in demand. With a roadside, fresh from the farm, you'd be sure to be a success, as the middle man/distributer would be cut out of the price equation, and thus, you'd be able to offer produce at a more affordable price. I'm working with a beef rancher to do the same with his product. Beef isn't a "roadside" type of product, per sei, but I think it will move well on the web.
Just something to consider....when your solice is broken, go for the cash.
Brain
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