Engineering & Public Works in the City of La Crosse includes:


Engineering

The Engineering Department is responsible for the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for public works projects. Engineering facilitates and approves various improvements and upgrades, including water mains and wells, storm and sanitary sewer systems, the wastewater treatment plant, streets, parks, street lighting, and streetscaping.  The Department also provides surveying, drafting, and inspection services for public works projects.  The Department monitors compliance with Federal regulations and coordinates with agencies, including the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Federal Railroad Administration, among others. 

The Engineering Department is responsible for all aspects of traffic control, throughout the City and represents the City's concerns for traffic functions in the surrounding area. Traffic Engineering duties include traffic studies, preparing geometric design for highway safety projects, plans and specifications for traffic control installations, approval and supervision of temporary traffic control on all public projects, providing public service and education through the media, and managing requests and concerns on traffic matters.

It is the Department's responsibility to maintain records of all construction and survey. Records include plats, maps, buildings, profiles, benchmarks, and location, size, and elevations of underground utilities such as sewers and water mains.  The Department also serves the public regarding disbursement of all public records within the Engineering Department's jurisdiction.

The Department employs the City of La Crosse ADA Coordinator.  These duties are managed part-time by the Sidewalk & ADA Coordinator.  A formal ADA Notice and grievance procedure are posted in the Permits & Services section, as a citywide ADA Transition Plan continues to be developed.

Engineering News

Road Closures, Bids, Quotes, & Proposals