Ayres Associates has played a large role in the
rebuilding of US 41, from survey to design of portions
to construction engineering. Cory Thomson, a
transportation construction engineer at Ayres, has
been working at or around the US 41 interchange at
State Highway 29 since 2011. His main job is inspecting
placement of storm sewers and electrical systems –
along with filling in wherever needed on grading and
paving operations.
“Construction engineers play a huge role in any
construction job,” Thomson said. “If there are issues, we
work with the contractors to make sure things are done
right.”
King said Thomson and others like him have a tough job
because construction on US 41 is a 24-hour operation,
and much of the work is completed at night.
“The most challenging part is getting access into the
work site for the workers and the materials – just
making sure we have safe access in and out,” King said.
“It’s a 24-hour-a-day struggle.”
Flyover ramps at the US 41-State Highway 29 interchange in
Brown County, Wisconsin, opened to traffic in late June.
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