Interchange Blog
New Geotechnical Engineering Group Launches at Affinis
Posted on Friday, November 14th, 2025 by Lane OdleIn Firm News, tagged in
Today, we are excited to announce Affinis is launching a new, geotechnical engineering group. An important component of every civil engineering project, bringing geotechnical services in-house was a natural progression for our firm. “Adding a geotechnical group to our team allows us to streamline the design process for our clients,” said Kristen Leathers-Gratton, PE, Principal […]
MoDOT Enhances Accessibility with ADA and Sidewalk Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) ADA Transition Plan is focused on enhancing accessibility. Every year, they update existing sidewalks for ADA compliance and add new ones to boost pedestrian connectivity. Facilities in Princeton and South Lineville, Missouri needed significant improvement. MoDOT’s Northwest District selected our Highway Team to design the ADA Improvements for the […]
Prairie Village Improves 8 Neighborhoods with 2025 Upgrades
Posted on Monday, August 25th, 2025 by Lane OdleIn Roadway, tagged in
Every year, the City of Prairie Village, Kansas reinvests in their community as part of their Paving Program. They update aging infrastructure, boost pedestrian connectivity, and resolve any issues. This year was no exception. The 2025 plan targeted eight sites across the city. Before beginning design for this effort, we conducted field inspections with the […]
Operation Green Light Improves Connectivity with 130 Site Upgrades
Posted on Monday, August 18th, 2025 by Lane OdleIn Traffic, tagged in
With their Operation Green Light (OGL) initiative, the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) strives to keep traffic running smoothly across city boundaries in the metro. Every year, they look to update and expand their system as part of the program, and this year was no exception. MARC keeps a running list of potential projects, making note […]
Affinis Teams with Freese and Nichols, Inc. on Joint Venture to Elevate Client Service
Posted on Monday, July 14th, 2025 by Lane OdleIn Firm News, tagged in
Affinis and Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) have formed a new small business joint venture, Affinis Freese and Nichols JV, under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program. This strategic partnership pairs Affinis, as the small business protégé and Freese and Nichols, as the experienced mentor. Freese and Nichols, a privately owned engineering, planning, […]
5 DOT Projects We’re Designing Right Now
Posted on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 by Lane OdleIn Roadway, Structural, tagged in
For years, we’ve collaborated with Departments of Transportation on infrastructure improvements. Through these partnerships, we’ve honed our ability to deliver designs that meet their standards and expectations. Because of our team’s experience and dedication, we have several projects currently in the works with DOT’s. Learn more about just a few of the projects we’re designing […]
Designing Roundabouts for Safer, Smoother Traffic Flow: When and Where They Work Best
Posted on Monday, June 2nd, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, Traffic, tagged in
Roundabouts are more than just a traffic trend—they’re a modern solution to some of our most persistent intersection challenges. From improving safety and reducing congestion to lowering emissions and enhancing community aesthetics, modern roundabouts offer a compelling alternative to traditional traffic signals and stop signs. But not every circular intersection is created equal. Understanding what […]
Navigating 408 Permits: Protecting Levee Integrity with the City of Aberdeen and the FAA
Posted on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Federal Services, tagged in
Our Federal Team has been partnering with two different clients on 408 permits. They are required anytime someone wants to modify an existing United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) program. For both projects, we’re analyzing how a change can be made without undermining the integrity of the levee system. In this article, we’ll walk […]
City of Lee’s Summit Plans for Future Growth Along Pryor Road
Posted on Monday, March 10th, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Traffic, tagged in
The City of Lee’s Summit, MO has been rapidly expanding over the years. To keep pace with the growth, they have strategically leveraged taxpayer dollars. Although Pryor Road, from Hook Road to MO-150, has been largely undeveloped, the City anticipates growth and increased traffic volumes for this segment in the future. They asked our traffic […]
KDOT’s Bridge Project Enhances Safety and Structures on US-59
Posted on Monday, February 24th, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Structural, tagged in
Every year, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) invests in their infrastructure, replacing bridges across the state. Two US-59 bridges were selected, one over Stranger Creek Drainage and one over 262nd Road, for the 2025 effort. With this project, KDOT wanted to improve the road’s profile, improve the clearance over 262 Road, and replace these […]