Author name: Erin Starks

Aerial photos from the project showing the fish hatcheries and the new boardwalk, with APWA award details and logo and KL logo.

CTH M – Environmental Stewardship

The CTH M corridor passes through one of the most environmentally sensitive areas in Dane County, bordered by wetlands, wildlife areas, and protected parklands where numerous protected and endangered species live. Delivering a major infrastructure project in this setting required a design approach grounded in avoidance, minimization, and respect for the natural landscape. Instead of […]

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Photos of the Woodland Drive and CTH M intersection shown during construction and aerial of finished project, with APWA award details and logo and KL logo.

CTH M – Safety & Multi-Modal Improvements

Safety was a driving force behind every aspect of the CTH M Reconstruction Project. With crash rates previously exceeding two times the statewide averages, the corridor required a comprehensive approach that addressed both traffic operations and user experience. The project introduced redesigned, signalized intersections at key locations such as CTH K and Woodland Drive, improving

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Aerial photos of CTH M / CTH K intersection showing the traffic before and after the project, with APWA award details and logo and KL logo.

CTH M – Transforming a Corridor

CTH M has served as a critical east–west connection north of Madison, linking communities, employment centers, and regional destinations. As growth accelerated, the corridor struggled to keep pace. Congestion increased, travel times became unreliable, and the existing two-lane roadway no longer met the needs of daily users. The CTH M Reconstruction Project reimagined this corridor

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Welcome Ryan Wheeler

Ryan Wheeler has been interning with us for the past three years, and we are thrilled to have him now join us as a full-time employee! He recently graduated from UW-Platteville with a degree in Civil Engineering and brings hands-on experience in construction support, teamwork, customer service, and field operations through both his internship experience

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Big Climb Wisconsin 2026

KL Engineering was proud to support the Big Climb Wisconsin, a fundraising event benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Participants took on the challenge by climbing stairs together in support of an important cause and helping raise

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Joyal Presents to IES Milwaukee Chapter

KL’s Jake Joyal recently presented our Becher Street String Lighting project to the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Milwaukee Chapter. This West Allis, WI project was submitted for an Illumination Award in Outdoor Lighting Design and has advanced from chapter-level review to national award evaluation. Designed and constructed by KL’s Jared Baltes, Tony Steinert, and Jake

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Now Hiring – Transportation Design Engineer

KL Engineering is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer to join our Infrastructure Services team, with opportunities available at any of our office locations. This full-time role is open to mid- and senior-level candidates with 3–10+ years of experience. You’ll design and deliver roadway, drainage, and geometric plans using tools like AutoCAD and Civil 3D while

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