Last Updated: 07/21/2022

Latest Update 

2022 Update: 
This project is complete. 

Project Overview

The City of Madison is proposing the construction of a new 2800-foot long pedestrian shared use path that would connect the existing Capital City Path at Sugar Avenue northward to Milwaukee Street. Three structural elements are proposed as part of the design including a bridge through the northern limits of the project, a bridge replacement at Ivy Street, and a new bridge crossing over Starkweather Creek. In addition to the path work, Starkweather Drive is proposed to be reconstructed from Hargrove Street to Dawes Street as a one way northbound street.

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Project Plot Map

Project Limits

Sugar Avenue – Milwaukee Street

Project Schedule

Construction Begins May 2021

Starkweather Drive Reconstruction:  Mid July to Mid Sep 2021
Starkweather Creek Bridges Complete & Adjacent Path work:  Nov 2021
Wetland Bridge Complete & Adjacent Path work:  Jul 2022

Public Involvement

There are a number of points of contact during this project where the public is encouraged to give feedback as part of public information meetings and public hearings. Dates and times are indicated below:

Public Information Meetings

Mailings

April 15, 2021 Work Start Letter, Fact Sheet

City Meetings, Process

Board of Public Works: Geometry approved, March 25, 2020, Final plans to be approved Dec. 16, 2020
Transportation Commission: Geometry approved April 15, 2020
Common Council: Geometry approved, April 21, 2020, Final plans to be approved Jan. 5, 2021

*Note: Registering to speak is only necessary for Common Council and Board of Public Works Meetings. You do not need to register to speak at Public Information Meetings. Simply attend with registration, and you'll have an opportunity to share feedback and ask questions. 

Learn more about attending and speaking at the public hearings virtually.

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