Ep 5: Engineering Projects

For episode 5 of Bridging De Pere, Assistant City Engineer Chase Kuffel and City Engineer Eric Rakers review the engineering/street construction projects completed in the City of De Pere in 2026, as well as look forward to upcoming projects in 2027 and 2028! From Merrill Street this year, to future large projects like Main Avenue and the Southern Bridge, learn about what what's been keeping them busy, and how it might impact you. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:38 - Types of engineering projects02:42 - How streets are picked for reconstruction06:02 - Projects completed in 202607:28 - Challenges scheduling road construction09:13 - Construction projects from other entities (county, etc.)11:45 - Utility company projects in 202614:33 - Right of way and easement access17:28 - 2027 construction projects21:06 - How citizens are notified of impacting construction21:58 - 2027 construction projects from other entities24:08 - Main and Reid reconstruct in 202825:55 - Other construction projects in 202826:49 - GV Corridor/Southern Bridge progress/timeline29:13 - Favorite De Pere memory31:18 - Favorite engineering project while working at the City of De Pere