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Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, Green Lake Pass

May 28, 2025 Update

Common Council approved the plans, specifications, and schedule of assessments for Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, and Green Lake Pass on 5/6/2025.  The project team continues to work through design.  Construction will be in spring of 2026 to accommodate a gas main replacement by Madison Gas & Electric in early 2026.

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Project Details

  • Location

    • 5117 Buffalo Trail
      Madison, WI 53705

  • Project Type

  • Status

    In Design

  • Estimated Schedule

    –

  • Impact

    Major

  • Alder District

    • District 11

  • Contract Number

Project Information

Project Overview

The City is planning construction on Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, and Green Lake Pass  The project includes full removal and replacement of the asphalt pavement, gravel base, driveway ramps, curb and gutter, installation of new storm sewer, and spot replacement of sidewalk.  Sanitary main and laterals will be replaced on Buffalo Trail between Door Drive and N Eau Claire Ave.

Project Exhibit

Project Limits

Buffalo Trail – Green Lake Pass to N Eau Claire Avenue

Barron Court – South end to Buffalo Trail

Green Lake Pass – Door Drive to Buffalo Trail

Project Schedule

Design: Winter/Spring 2025

Bids Advertised: Summer 2025

Construction: Spring 2026

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, times and locations are indicated below:

Public Information Meetings

March 20, 2025 Public Information Meeting Recording

March 20, 2025 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation

Mailings

Board of Public Works: April 16, 2025 Notice of Meeting Fact and Details Sheet Schedule of Assessments

Questionnaire 

Please complete the project questionnaire by 3 p.m., March 27, 2025. 

Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, Green Lake Pass Questionnaire

City Process, Meetings

Common Council May 6, 2025

Board of Public Works April 16, 2025 

Business Resources

City of Madison Construction Guide for Businesses

Project Updates

May 28, 2025 Update

Common Council approved the plans, specifications, and schedule of assessments for Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, and Green Lake Pass on 5/6/2025.  The project team continues to work through design.  Construction will be in spring of 2026 to accommodate a gas main replacement by Madison Gas & Electric in early 2026.

April 18, 2025 Update

The Board of Public Works (BPW) approved the plans, specifications, and schedule of assessments for Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, and Green Lake Pass on 4/16/25.  The project team also presented and received approval from the BPW for the proposed 30 ft street widths.  The project will be on the Common Council agenda on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

Next steps include finalizing the design, plans, and specifications in preparation for advertising the project for contractor bids in late May 2025.

March 21, 2025 Update

Thank you to everyone who attended the March 20, 2025 Public Information Meeting. Meeting materials are now available: 

March 20, 2025 Public Information Meeting Recording

March 20, 2025 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation

March 3, 2025 Update

A Public Information Meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., March 20, 2025, via Zoom. Registration prior is required. 

March 20, 2025 Public Information Meeting Registration 

The March 20, 2025 meeting will also be held virtual via Zoom with an in-person viewing during the meeting hosted at the Midtown Police Station, 4020 Mineral Point Road.

Please complete the project questionnaire by 3 p.m., March 27, 2025.

Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, Green Lake Pass Questionnaire

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