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Cornell Today
By the People, for the People
Cornell Approves Lower-Than-Expected Bid for Bates Street Reconstruction
Work on the street project is set to begin in April and wrap up by the end of the year.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The Cornell City Council has approved a bid for the reconstruction of Bates Street, with work slated to begin in April and be completed by the end of 2026. The bid came in lower than expected, providing potential cost savings for the city.
Why it matters
The Bates Street reconstruction project is an important infrastructure upgrade for Cornell, as the street has fallen into disrepair over the years. The lower-than-expected bid could allow the city to allocate funds to other needed projects or services.
The details
The Cornell City Council approved the bid for the Bates Street reconstruction project at its meeting on February 19, 2026. The winning bid came in lower than expected, though the exact cost savings are not specified. The project is set to begin in April and be completed by the end of the year.
- The Cornell City Council approved the Bates Street reconstruction bid on February 19, 2026.
- Work on the project is scheduled to begin in April 2026.
- The Bates Street reconstruction project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
The players
Cornell City Council
The governing body of the city of Cornell, Wisconsin, responsible for approving the Bates Street reconstruction project.
Lucas Kohls
A local business owner who spoke to the Cornell City Council on February 19, 2026, requesting a solid waste hauling license for his new roll-off dumpster service.
What they’re saying
“Lucas Kohls spoke to the Cornell City Council, Feb. 19, requesting a solid waste hauling license, for his new business, providing roll-off dumpsters within the town. Kohls is hoping to save customers, who are remodeling or doing new construction, money, by having a local option.”
— Lucas Kohls (centralwinews.com)
What’s next
The Cornell City Council will decide on Tuesday whether to grant Lucas Kohls a solid waste hauling license for his new roll-off dumpster business.
The takeaway
The lower-than-expected bid for the Bates Street reconstruction project in Cornell represents a cost-saving opportunity for the city, which can now potentially allocate those funds to other needed infrastructure or community improvements.
