Awards and Accomplishments

KL Engineering really shined at last night’s ASCE Wisconsin Annual Meeting! Three KL projects received recognition, winning three of the four 2026 ASCE Wisconsin Engineering Achievement Awards given at the awards banquet. KL’s Gerry Schmitt, Brad Domasky, and Joshua Melby were in attendance to accept the awards for the CTH M Reconstruction, CTH D Causeway

The CTH D Buffalo Lake Causeway Reconstruction Project has received an honor from the American Public Works Association (APWA), earning state and national recognition through a Project of the Year Award in the Transportation category for projects less than $5 million. Members of our team had the opportunity to celebrate this achievement at the Public

Not all issues are foreseeable when it comes to reconstruction projects. When KL Engineering has a team member conducting construction oversight on a project, they often must solve unexpected problems on the job. The same can be said for the work completed on the CTH D Buffalo Lake Causeway Reconstruction Project, which was honored with

CTH D Buffalo Lake Causeway Reconstruction Project has been honored with an APWA Project of the Year award in the Transportation Category for projects Less than $5 Million.  The projects KL Engineering executes are often a symphony of environmental stewardship, cost effective decision making, and creative problem solving. However, this composition would be incomplete without including

Great challenges often require bold and creative thinking, and the CTH D Buffalo Lake Causeway Reconstruction Project is a strong example of that mindset in action. Faced with unstable soils and limited budget options, the team evaluated multiple solutions in collaboration with geotechnical specialists from American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET). Ultimately, discussions led to an

From the earliest planning stages, the CTH M Reconstruction Project was shaped by the communities it serves. With more than 600 stakeholders engaged and multiple public meetings held, the project team prioritized transparency, communication, and responsiveness throughout the process. Even during challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, outreach efforts adapted to ensure continued public involvement. Virtual

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

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

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

When KL Engineering plans and executes a project, we keep environmental stewardship at the forefront. The recently completed award winning CTH D Buffalo Lake Causeway Reconstruction Project is an example of these values. KL Engineering integrated environmental stewardship into all phases of project delivery. We emphasized material reuse wherever feasible, including reuse or recycling of

Often times, our teams must get creative when it comes to cost saving measures on projects. For the CTH D Buffalo Lake Causeway Reconstruction project, the team was practical in their approach to the budget. Established working relationships among Marquette County, contractor, and KL staff were leveraged to keep the project on budget. Marquette County

For decades, the CTH D Buffalo Lake Causeway created ongoing challenges for the Marquette County community. Frequent flooding made the roadway unreliable, cutting off access and forcing long detours for residents, farmers, school buses, and emergency responders. What was once a persistent problem is now a dependable, year round connection that supports daily life and