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Announcing the 2025 Engineering Excellence Award Winners
Announcing the 2025 Engineering Excellence Award Winners

This year’s entries showcase the incredible impact of engineering on our communities, highlighting innovation, expertise, and ingenuity. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted02/17/2025


Pleasant View Road Reconstruction
Pleasant View Road Reconstruction

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Strand Associates Inc.Client: City of Madison Pleasant View Road between Madison and Middleton had become severely overtaxed by the number of users. As an alternative route for US 12/14 and a major corridor by itself, it serves a... Continue Reading

Postedby Elisa Becker
Date posted02/17/2025


STH 33 Baraboo
STH 33 Baraboo

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Oneida Engineering SolutionsClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation STH 33 in Baraboo was afflicted with deteriorating pavement, substandard utilities, and pedestrian facilities. Growing traffic impacted safety and the... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Peterson
Date posted02/17/2025


Windsor Road Bridge over Yahara River
Windsor Road Bridge over Yahara River

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Ayres Associates Inc.Client: Village of Windsor The Yahara River bridge replacement, led by Ayres Associates, exemplifies the power of engineering to address critical infrastructure needs while fostering community engagement and... Continue Reading

Postedby David Pantzlaff
Date posted02/17/2025


STH 83 Resurfacing, Washington County
STH 83 Resurfacing, Washington County

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: BeneschClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation STH 83 suffered from deteriorating pavement, severely impacting the over 4,000 users a day on this rural roadway. A huge array of repairs and upgrades were needed, from critical... Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda Zacharias
Date posted02/17/2025


STH 19 from STH 78 to USH 12
STH 19 from STH 78 to USH 12

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: JT Engineering Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation The STH 19 project exemplifies innovative engineering solutions addressing complex transportation challenges. This important route connects Indian Lake Park with the... Continue Reading

Postedby Brad Groh
Date posted02/17/2025


STH 15, Outagamie County
STH 15, Outagamie County

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: JacobsClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation The STH 15 corridor is a critical regional route connecting the Appleton metropolitan area to many communities in Northeast Wisconsin. To enhance safety, reduce congestion, and... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Stevenson
Date posted02/17/2025


STH 76 / School Rd Intersection Improvements
STH 76 / School Rd Intersection Improvements

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Westwood Professional ServicesClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation The intersection of STH 76 and School Road in Greenville had long been a site of safety concerns, with above-average crash rates and no pedestrian... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Betker
Date posted02/17/2025


Lower Yahara River Trail Ph 2 & Fish Camp Improvements
Lower Yahara River Trail Ph 2 & Fish Camp Improvements

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: KL Engineering Inc.Client: Dane County Land & Water Resources Department Parks Division Dane County has embarked on an ambitious plan to connect its extensive public bike/ped system in Madison to existing trail systems in more... Continue Reading

Postedby Samantha Herheim
Date posted02/17/2025


Vel R. Phillips Plaza
Vel R. Phillips Plaza

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: HNTBClient: City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works A vacant surface parking lot in the heart of Milwaukee presented an opportunity to transform wasted space into a dynamic community hub. The City of Milwaukee envisioned a... Continue Reading

Postedby Mike Hammond
Date posted02/17/2025


The Baird Center | The Heartbeat of Milwaukee
The Baird Center | The Heartbeat of Milwaukee

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: GRAEFClient: Wisconsin Center District Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Center, which had served the city for 20 years, was unable to accommodate large-scale events, limiting the city’s potential for hosting conventions and... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Gross
Date posted02/17/2025


West Bend Downtown Riverwalk – West Section
West Bend Downtown Riverwalk – West Section

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.Client: City of West Bend Set against the Milwaukee River, West Bend’s riverfront was a blighted and unsafe area. Deteriorating infrastructure and underinvestment drove away users and harmed local... Continue Reading

Postedby Robbie Malzahn
Date posted02/17/2025