MOUNT PLEASANT — The widening of Braun Road is scheduled to begin late this month, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.

The DOT said it has approved the construction contract for Braun Road from Interstate 94 to Highway H.

James Peterson and Sons of Medford was the low bidder on a $16,302,799.12 contract.

This work is part of the development roadways supporting the Foxconn Technology Group project to build Wisconn Valley Science and Technology Park.