Author: ayres

Factors Affecting the Lifespan of Paved Roadways: Construction Materials, Temperature Extremes, and Drainage

Across the country, one-third of our highways and major streets are in poor condition, according to TRIP, a nonprofit transportation research group. Persistent potholes and recurring ruts wreak havoc with our commutes, impose financial burdens from automobile repairs, inflict significant injury, prompt contentious lawsuits, and account for roughly one-third of deaths occurring annually on American… Read More »

Ayres Wins Wisconsin APWA Award for Historic Bridge Rehabilitation Project

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) has presented Ayres with a 2023 Project of the Year Award in the Historical Restoration/Preservation category for a rehabilitation project completed on the High Bridge in Eau Claire. The APWA uses these awards to recognize the strong alliance between the managing agency, the consultant/architect/engineer, and… Read More »

On the Road Again: Guardrails Serve to Protect, Deflect

By Mark Petersen, PE The No. 1 goal of every driver is to stay on the road. But sometimes, due to circumstances beyond our control (and some that are in our control), vehicles can go astray. Thanks to guardrails, many potentially tragic crashes instead result in just the inconvenience of a fender bender and insurance… Read More »