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Downtown Plaza
Downtown Plaza

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Strand Associates Inc.Client: City of Shawano Historic downtown Shawano was once a vibrant community hub, but years of declining business, vacant lots and underutilized spaces left it struggling. In 2017, the City’s Downtown... Continue Reading

Postedby Brandon Herbert
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


WIS 130 Wisconsin River Bridges Design-Build
WIS 130 Wisconsin River Bridges Design-Build

2025 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: SRF Consulting Group Inc.Client: Kraemer North America Connecting Communities The WIS 130 Wisconsin River crossing near Lone Rock was critical yet outdated. The three aging truss bridges, built over 75 years ago, were structurally... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeff Knudson
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


60th Street Corridor Reconstruction
60th Street Corridor Reconstruction

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Clark Dietz Inc.Client: City of Kenosha The 60th Street Corridor Reconstruction in Kenosha stands as a testament to the power of innovative engineering. Stretching 1.5 miles from I-94 to the city center, this vital urban artery... Continue Reading

Postedby Kevin Risch
Date posted02/17/2025


Ashwaubomay River Trail Bridge
Ashwaubomay River Trail Bridge

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: GRAEFClient: Village of Ashwaubenon For decades, the Village of Ashwaubenon envisioned a seamless connection across Ashwaubenon Creek to unlock the full potential of its waterfront. Cleanup and revitalization of the Fox River... Continue Reading

Postedby Pat Skalecki
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


Fond du Lac West Division Street Bridge
Fond du Lac West Division Street Bridge

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: MSA Professional Services Inc.Client: City of Fond du Lac At first glance, the replacement of Fond du Lac’s West Division Street Bridge might seem like a straightforward project. However, this endeavor presented engineers with... Continue Reading

Postedby Quirin Klink
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


I-43, Capitol to Hampton Ave, Milwaukee
I-43, Capitol to Hampton Ave, Milwaukee

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: CORRE Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation I-43 is a critical link in Wisconsin’s infrastructure, transporting goods and people throughout the southeast corner of the state. A particularly tricky part of its... Continue Reading

Postedby Bill Koutnik
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