Author: ayres

Ayres Wins WisDOT Award for USH 53/USH 63 Interchange at Trego

Ayres on Wednesday was presented a Consultant Rural Design Award from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s 2023 Excellence in Highway Design program. The award was for the USH 53/USH 63 Interchange project at Trego in WisDOT’s Northwest Region, which replaced two dangerous at-grade intersections. The project, which was substantially complete by November 18, 2022, required… Read More »

Wetland Delineation: What it is and Why it Matters

Though bogs and swamps may not conjure up images of critical natural resources, it’s hard to overstate the role played by wetlands, as they’re collectively known. Wetlands are unique ecosystems that provide numerous ecological services, including water purification, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, and flood control. Wetland delineation is an essential tool for identifying wetlands’ presence… Read More »

A Crash Course for Load Ratings and Bridge Posting Signs

Have You Ever Wondered What Those Weight Signs Posted at the Ends of a Bridge Mean? These weight posting signs display the maximum safe weight for a vehicle. Since there are a number of different vehicle sizes and shapes on the roads today, different types of vehicles called “Legal Loads” are individually analyzed. Each legal… Read More »