Woolpert Welcomes Roadway and Bridge Design Leaders Darrin Walbom and Mike Zwick
Summary
These included conceptual alternatives and ramp realignments for the North Central Outerbelt near Columbus and designing geometric options for tying proposed Interstate 75 projects to the existing configuration at Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati. “My role over many years was to solve roadway problems, like those seen at the Outerbelt, that everyday commuters encounter at intersections, poor weaves, merging traffic, etc.,” Walbom said. You have to think horizontally and vertically at the same time to successfully have two interstate movements on the Ohio side merging and crossing each other, while making sure you minimize rework and cost to provide for much-needed future capacities.” Complementing the role of Walbom, Zwick has spent his career with private architecture and engineering firms that serve local and state transportation agencies, including those in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Texas, West Virginia, Michigan, Wisconsin and South Carolina. And with that lidar and 3D imagery, we can create digital terrains that enable us to provide 3D modeling to visualize layouts for clients in actual project locations,” Walbom said. Woolpert is an ENR Top 150 Global Design Firm, has earned six straight Great Place to Work certifications and actively nurtures a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity and respect.