Author: ayres

Potholes: How They Form and How They Can Be Prevented

Whether traveling on local streets, rural roads, or busy highways, nothing is more satisfying to a driver than a long stretch of smooth road. Conversely, nothing is more aggravating than a route peppered with potholes. Unfortunately, without proper road maintenance, the latter can become the norm rather than the exception ― and in addition to… Read More »

Breaking Down the Zipper Merge

By Nathan Silberhorn, PE Here’s the scenario: signs warn that a lane of traffic will close soon, and two lanes of vehicles will be narrowed to one. Some drivers merge early and get to the through lane as fast as possible, then wait for traffic to advance. Others don’t seem to have a problem zooming… Read More »

Leith Joins ACEC WI Board, Looks to Boost Public Works Projects, STEM Careers

Sue Leith, PG, CPSM, Ayres’ marketing director, has been elected to the American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin Board of Directors. Her one-year board term is just the latest in her approximately decade-long involvement in ACEC Wisconsin. Leith is based in Eau Claire. ACEC of Wisconsin presented its 2020 Chair’s Award to Leith in… Read More »