Two contractors have been recognized for their work on road projects in Shawano and Menominee counties. The Department of Transportation recently announced its Excellence in Construction awards for 2018 at the annual Contractor-Engineer Conference held in Middleton. Top winners include a grading project in Menominee County and asphalt paving project in Shawano County. Excellence in Grading honors went to Musson Brothers Inc. of Rhinelander for work on the state Highway 47 project from the Shawano County line to Duquaine Road in Menominee County. Excellence in Asphalt Paving honors went to Northeast Asphalt Inc. of Green Bay for work on U.S. Highway 45 from Menzel Road to state Highway 29 in Shawano County.
