Mike Bakalars, PE – 25 Years at KL!
We celebrate Mike Bakalars, PE on his 25 year anniversary at KL Engineering! He is KL’s Vice President – Senior Engineering Manager and works in our Madison office. Thanks for 25 years of service, Mike!
Company News
Parks, Trails & Recreation Services
We are pleased to announce we are now offering Parks, Trails, and Recreation Services to our clients. When your next project calls for any of the following, please keep KL Engineering in mind! Park & Trail Planning & Design WisDOT Non-Traditional Project Management Landscape Architecture & Streetscapes ADA Compliance Public Outreach & Consensus-building Trail Construction Oversight
Thank You!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Ellen Christians, Tiffany Ehlert, and Cindy Morel! Thank you for the countless ways you help our days go smoothly!
Egging It Up for Easter
Because having fun is just as important as designing great projects, our Madison office paused work for a quick Easter Egg Dying activity to boost our creativity! Thank you Karin Cretney for planning this great event and Paula Lindquist for taking photos!​
Closed for Good Friday
Our offices will be closed tomorrow for Good Friday. Enjoy your Easter weekend!
Protect Our Workers
We have a great group of staff heading out into the field this summer and we want them to stay safe. When driving, slow down, be patient, and be aware of what’s going on around you. When in work zones, remember its against the law to use hand held devices and fines are doubled. Check
Merge Early
When approaching lane closures, move into the open lane as soon as possible. Be sure to pay close attention to vehicles around you that could be in your blind spot. Note that traffic patterns can change rapidly, and drivers should always follow signs and direction from flaggers. www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ourroads/tips-traveling-safely-work-zones #WorkZoneSafety #NWZAW #OurRoads
Leadership Graduate
Congratulation to Jeff Smith, PE on his graduation from the ACEC Leadership Institute Program! This leadership program is created for Wisconsin design professionals on a development track for successful project management and principal positions. Participants receive a diverse training on the leadership and business skills necessary to succeed in the design profession. Through goal setting
Keep Your Distance
Narrow lanes, sudden stops & traffic pattern shifts present challenges for CMVs in work zones. Rear-end crashes in these areas are common. Never cut off a truck or bus. Always maintain space between your vehicle & the one in front of you. www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ourroads/tips-traveling-safely-work-zones #NWZAW #OurRoads
2018 Construction Award
The IH 41 / WIS 441 Interchange Ramps project in Appleton, Wisconsin was recently honored with a 2018 WisDOT Outstanding Highway Construction Award for Excellence in Large Structures. KL Engineering provided construction oversight as support staff to WisDOT. The project constructed the new USH 10 East ramp to IH 41 North and the IH 41
Work Zone Awareness Week
Stay safe in construction work zones by following these tips… Reduced speeds and sudden stops are common in work zones. Be sure to slow down and avoid distractions. Don’t allow anything to take your concentration away from the road. www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ourroads/tips-traveling-safely-work-zones #NWZAW #OurRoads