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909 N Mayfair Rd Wauwatosa WI 53226 262-789-8200
909 N Mayfair Rd Wauwatosa WI 53226 262-789-8200
Projects
At Lakeside Engineers, we work together to meet each challenge that comes our way. No matter how complex or involved each new project is, our versatile team has the experience and expertise to know exactly what is required to achieve success.
Check out some of our current and recently completed projects.
wis 57 Projects
November 2014 – May 2021
Lakeside led the design of this complex WisDOT project along WIS 57 and WIS 100 in Milwaukee and Ozaukee Counties. Both roadways are principal arterial roadways, and WIS 100 is on the OSOW network. The project addressed deteriorating pavement conditions by milling and overlaying a four-lane divided highway along WIS 57 in Milwaukee County and a two-lane highway in Ozaukee County. The existing interchange of WIS 57 at WIS 100 will be reconstructed with a traditional at grade intersection, and a new traffic signal will be constructed along WIS 100 at Deerbrook Trail. The new traffic signal at Deerbrook Trail will be connected to the existing adaptive signal corridor along WIS 100 and equipped with emergency vehicle preemption for the nearby North Shore Fire Department.
Environmental Coordination and Documentation: A PCE was prepared on an accelerated schedule. The documentation that was required for NEPA Section 106 coordination included Historic/Archeological technical review of the project and its impacts. The project mitigated HazMat soil contamination, historical properties, and wetland impacts. Section 7 review for Threatened and Endangered Species was coordinated with DNR and USFWS. Section 4(f) coordination was necessary due to a drainage impact at Badger Meter Park.
Construction Staging, Scheduling, Traffic Modeling, and TMP: A Scoping Level and Alternative Selection ICE were developed for the interchange-to-at grade intersection construction. Significant traffic analysis was completed throughout the entire project corridor to evaluate the traffic operations from an existing diamond interchange to a fully at-grade intersection. This analysis was completed using Synchro for the construction years and forecast years. A Phase 1 ICE report was completed for a new signal installation at WIS 100/Deerbrook Trail. A TMP was prepared. Staging alternatives maintain two lanes in each direction along WIS 100 and create work areas that allow large construction equipment access to expedite the construction schedule.
Public Involvement: Local officials’ meetings, board meeting presentations, and public involvement meetings were conducted to present alternatives to the public.
Railroad and Utility Coordination: This was a reconstruction project in a constrained urban environment that involved extensive utility coordination to ensure all conflicts were addressed. Trans 220 utility coordination was completed. Early coordination assessed design impacts to an emergency communication line along the WIS 100 corridor. Railroad coordination was extensive since the new traffic signal located east of the railroad crossing is expected to require railroad upgrades.
Traffic Signals: Full traffic signal replacement was included at five intersections and partial signal adjustment at one intersection.
Agency Coordination: The project conducted close coordination with North Shore Fire and Brown Deer Police Department since there was a fire station within the reconstruction limits. Close coordination was completed with MCTS on bus stop locations including both permanent stops and during construction. The project includes two Oak Leaf Trail crossings. Both crossings were coordinated with Milwaukee County Parks on path design features such as width and curve radius, as well as crosswalk enhancements.
Real Estate: A plat was required for this project, mostly for TLE areas for grading. The project coordinated with the real estate acquisition team throughout the acquisition process.
Teutonia Avenue Intersection
June 2020 – May 2021
The intersection of WIS 57/Green Bay Road at Teutonia Avenue/County D is in the Village of Brown Deer, Milwaukee County. Lakeside led the design of this WisDOT project that included the removal of the three-legged intersection at WIS 57 and Teutonia Avenue and the construction of a roundabout. Lakeside served as design lead, with a subconsultant team supporting roundabout design, historic/archaeology, and survey. During design, Lakeside changed the layout of the storm sewer system to keep in place the existing line that drained a retention pond overflow, while addressing the changing needs of the intersection. The design was developed within the existing right-of way and with very minimal utility impacts. Lakeside also performed the Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) report for this project. The proposed improvements along WIS 57 north of the Teutonia Avenue roundabout included bicycle accommodations in both travel directions. Lakeside conducted extensive Section 4(f) coordination with Milwaukee County Parks for the approval of the shared use path roadway crossing modifications to the Oak Leaf Trail. The crossing of the Brown Deer Trail/Oak Leaf Trail currently south of the intersection was relocated just to the south of the proposed roundabout to allow easier crossing of Teutonia Avenue for pedestrians. The shared use path modifications met Section 4(f) exceptions.
I-294, 95th Street to La Grange Road Reconstruction
November 2017 - January 2022
Lakeside Engineers was a member of a large consultant team that assisted the Illinois Tollway Authority prepare contract plans and specifications and project-related permits for a complex reconstruction of 3 miles of the eight-lane I-294 Tri-State Tollway in the Chicago metro area. Specifically, Lakeside staff was responsible for: planning for maintenance of traffic during reconstruction; designing pavement markings and signage; planning roadway removals; documenting special provisions; and, developing the concept verification report.
Wisdot TIME and ETO Program Management
May 2011 - Ongoing
Since 2011, Lakeside Engineers has provided continuous program support to WisDOT’s statewide Traffic Incident Management Enhancement (TIME) Program. Lakeside personnel have provided on-site TIME support services at the agency’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) in Milwaukee. From this location, Lakeside staff have coordinated incident management planning, training, communication, and post-incident assessment activities between WisDOT and the entire statewide first responder community (police, fire, EMS), the towing/recovery industry, and other state and local agencies responsible for responding to roadway incidents.
Similarly, Lakeside Engineers has supported WisDOT's statewide Emergency Transportation Operations (ETO) program since 2011. Lakeside personnel have provided on-site ETO support services at the TMC to facilitate and improve the agency’s capabilities in: ensuring public mobility and safety during long duration emergencies; agency continuity of operations; interagency coordination and communication; and, emergency response training and planning.
I-43, Rock County Line to US 12
March 2020 - November 2021
Lakeside led the construction management of this $25.5M interstate freeway rehabilitation of 15.85 miles of I-43 in Walworth County, Wisconsin. The structural rehabilitation portion of the project covered 32 bridges and included bridge re-decks, concrete deck overlays, thin polymer overlays, abutment expansion joint replacement, girder bearing replacement, concrete surface repairs, steel girder painting, slope paving, structural backfilling, surface protection, asbestos abatement, deck preparations, demolition, and rebar replacement. Additional major work items included shoulder reconstruction, which required excavation, aggregate pavement structure and HMA paving, base patching, concrete pavement repair, concrete pavement, approach slabs, erosion control, beam guard replacement, permanent signing, concrete pavement diamond grinding, traffic control and pavement marking. Noteworthy accomplishments included the implementation of cost savings related to revised staging for bridge painting and shoulder reconstruction revisions and pipe underdrain revisions. Additionally, revised staging at the US 12 bridges prevented staged traffic from being located on a cantilevered overhang and allowed US 12 bridge construction to occur during daytime hours (instead of the plan night time operations). Work zone speed limits were modified to match the TMP. Finally, numerous erosion control compliments were received from WDNR staff.
Wis 120, US 12 to North of Como Creek Bridge
March 2018 - March 2019
Lakeside Engineers led the construction management and provided on-site construction inspection services for a WisDOT urban arterial project on WIS 120 in Walworth County, Wisconsin. This project reconstructed nearly 1.5 miles of WIS 120 on the north side of the City of Lake Geneva. The project included urbanization of the four-lane divided rural cross-section segment with the addition of storm sewer and curb and gutter, as well as the reconstruction of the two-lane rural segment with profile and shoulder upgrades, and reconstruction of parts of the US 12 freeway ramps. A new single-span slab bridge was built over a small waterway, and other elements of the project included painting of an overhead freeway bridge, replacement of traffic signals, two new roundabouts at the US 12 freeway ramp terminals, and two bio-retention basins.