Pleasant View Road
August 8, 2024 Update
Pleasant View Road from Timber Wolf Trail to USH 14 is complete.
The roadway design of Pleasant View Road from Mineral Point Road to Timber Wolf Trail is currently on hold at 60% design awaiting construction funding. Construction is not scheduled at this time. Once the project resumes design, an update will be provided here about the design and construction schedule.
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Project Information
Project Overview
Pleasant View Road will be reconstructed from Mineral Point Road to US 14 as part of a joint project with the City of Middleton. The proposed project will include reconstruction of the existing roadway as an urban four-lane arterial with new pavement and gravel as well as the addition of curb and gutter, a raised median, new multi-use path/sidewalk in selected areas, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water main. Other improvements include new retaining walls, street lighting, pavement marking, signing, and storm water detention ponds.
You can now view the Overall Project Exhibits:
Overall Project Exhibit Phase 1
Overview Project Exhibit Phase 2
As a result of the October 13, 2021 Public Information Meeting for Swallowtail Pond, the southern path was revised. The revised exhibit is found below.
Project Limits
Phase 1 – Timber Wolf Trail to US Highway 14
Phase 2 – Mineral Point Road to Timber Wolf Trail
Project Schedule
Construction Phase 1: Fall 2022, spring/summer/fall 2023, spring/early summer 2024
Construction Phase 2: Earliest 2026 (No funding available at this time)
30% Design - Fall 2018
The 30% design for the project is complete. As part of the 30% design, roundabouts were selected by the City of Madison and Middleton at the Elderberry, Blackhawk, Greenway and Quarry intersections with Pleasant View Road. The Old Sauk Road and US 14 intersections with Mineral Point Road will remain signalized intersections. An exhibit showing the proposed street layout can be found here: Pleasant View Plans
60% Design - 2019
The 60% design for Phase 1 of the project is complete. The 60% design for Phase 2 is complete.
75% Design - 2020
The 75% design for Phase 1 of the project is complete. Phase 2 will remain at 60% design until funding becomes available.
90% Design - 2021
The 90% design for Phase 1 of the is complete.
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
WisDOT, City of Madison, City of Middleton, and the Contractor held a public information meeting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in the Middleton Public Library located at 7425 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton. The open house format meeting discussed the upcoming improvements, construction schedule, and expected street closures/detours in 2023.
View the March 8, 2023 Public Information Meeting Handout
Oct. 13, 2021 Public Information Meeting Recording
June 28, 2018 Public Information Meeting Handout
June 28, 2018 Public Information Meeting Exhibits
June 28, 2018 Public Information Meeting Roundabout Alternative Exhibit
June 28, 2018 Public Information Meeting Signal Alternative Exhibit
Public Informational Mailer
The project team mailed out a public postcard to inform property owners and residents along and near Pleasant View Road of the proposed roadway design Oct. 27, 2020.
Oct. 27 Proposed Roadway Design Postcard
Overall Project Exhibit
City Meetings, Process
Transportation Commission: Project introduced Oct. 24, 2018
Transportation Commission: Project approved Nov. 28, 2018
Board of Public Works: Approved Dec, 12, 2018
Common Council: Approved Jan. 8, 2019
Board of Public Works Hearing to Approve Plans, Specifications and Assessments: Sept. 22, 2021
Common Council Public Hearing to Approve Plans, Specifications and Assessments: Oct. 5, 2021