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The Designing a Better Wisconsin Blog features stories and projects from the ACEC WI membership highlighting the critical nature of engineering work, life/saftey impacts, and cost-effective, innovative solutions. 

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Communities Rally Around New Highway 29 Interchange
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Communities Rally Around New Highway 29 Interchange

Ayres led the design of the $24 million interchange, which replaced an at-grade crossing at County Highway “VV” and creates a connection among several communities. Continue Reading

Postedby Troy Robillard
Date posted01/9/2024


Expanding Connectivity and Culture Through Intentional Designs of the La Crosse Center
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Expanding Connectivity and Culture Through Intentional Designs of the La Crosse Center

The renovation and expansion of the La Crosse Center brings people back to historic downtown La Crosse. Continue Reading

Postedby Kevin Bills
Date posted12/12/2023


Conjuring 3,200 Square Feet to Solve Complicated Intersection Riddles
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Conjuring 3,200 Square Feet to Solve Complicated Intersection Riddles

The roundabout at East Main Street and Green Coulee Road immensely improves safety and efficiency at a busy regional intersection. Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda DeAmico
Date posted12/12/2023


Thackeray Trail Undergoes Successful Urban Reconstruction
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Thackeray Trail Undergoes Successful Urban Reconstruction

The Thackeray Trail Reconstruction project involved transforming a rural roadway to an urban, curbed street with a new stormwater displacement system and sidewalks to address resident concerns. Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Wallace
Date posted11/14/2023


Reconstructed STH 20 Represents Racine’s Values
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Reconstructed STH 20 Represents Racine’s Values

The reconstructed Washington Avenue represents the values of the City of Racine and its residents. Continue Reading

Postedby Bhupendra Bista
Date posted11/14/2023


STEAM Outreach is for Everyone
STEAM Outreach is for Everyone

Introducing students to the engineering profession and encouraging critical and creative thinking with hands-on opportunities. Continue Reading

Postedby Meghan Stiklestad
Date posted10/12/2023


Biosolids Project Collaboration Benefits All Involved
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Biosolids Project Collaboration Benefits All Involved

When the City of Stevens Point faced solids handling challenges, collaboration between multiple departments within the city and with others externally resulted in an environmentally-focused, cost-effective and innovative solution. Continue Reading

Postedby Eric Lynne
Date posted10/10/2023


Keeping Milwaukee Moving: I-43 Hillside Interchange Rehabilitation Project
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Keeping Milwaukee Moving: I-43 Hillside Interchange Rehabilitation Project

The upgrades and improvements have made the corridor safer for those traveling I-43, improved traffic flow and extended the service life of this important stretch of infrastructure. Continue Reading

Postedby Chris Fredrick
Date posted10/10/2023


New I-39/90 System Interchange Improves Safety and Future Traffic Levels
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New I-39/90 System Interchange Improves Safety and Future Traffic Levels

The new I-39/90 interchange improves safety. Continue Reading

Postedby Lisa Dreifuerst
Date posted09/12/2023


Improvements of STH 23 Through Historic Darlington and Pecatonica River
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Improvements of STH 23 Through Historic Darlington and Pecatonica River

The City of Darlington now features a contemporary roadway while preserving the city's historic charm. Continue Reading

Postedby Brad Groh
Date posted09/12/2023


Wastewater Treatment is the Star in Star City
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Wastewater Treatment is the Star in Star City

The newly renovated facility has a design plan that takes it through 2055. It can amply handle current and future growth and more than meets the needs of the client. Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Stearns
Date posted08/8/2023


Improving the Football Game-Day Experience
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Improving the Football Game-Day Experience

The South End Zone project at Camp Randall Stadium brings value to the University of Wisconsin-Madison by improving the game-day experience. Continue Reading

Postedby Steve Roloff
Date posted08/8/2023