Old Middleton Road Underpass of WSOR Railroad

August 27, 2026 Update

The design team will attend and present the project design to the Transportation Commission on September 16, 2026 for approval. 

Members of the public are encouraged to watch, register in support/opposition, speak (3 minutes), and/or submit written comments. You can send an email to TransportationCommission@cityofmadison.com to voice your opinion for the project.

To register for the upcoming meeting enter the City's website. If you register to speak, make sure the name you display in Zoom matches the name you registered under so staff know who to unmute when it's your turn. TC meetings start at 5 p.m. and individual project review starts based on its placement on the agenda. Public hearings start at 6 p.m. and you can join at any time.

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Project Details

Location

5129 University Ave
Madison, WI 53705

Project Type

Alder District

  • District 11
  • District 19

Contract Number

Project Information

Project Overview

The City is proposing a shared use path project to extend the existing University Crossing Bike Path towards Old Middleton Road and Craig Ave. The project includes an underpass of the WSOR Railroad.
 

Old Middleton Road Underpass Location Map

Project Limits

University Crossing Bike Path – University Ave to Old Middleton Road and Craig Ave

Project Schedule

Design: Summer 2026

Bid Advertised: Fall 2026

Construction: Summer 2027 – Fall 2027

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

Aug. 26, 2026 Public Information Meeting Presentation

Aug. 26, 2026 Public Information Meeting Recording 

City Process, Meetings

Transportation Commission: Sept. 16, 2026

Board of Public Works: Sept. 23, 2026

Common Council: Oct. 6, 2026

Project Updates

August 27, 2026 Update

The design team will attend and present the project design to the Transportation Commission on September 16, 2026 for approval. 

Members of the public are encouraged to watch, register in support/opposition, speak (3 minutes), and/or submit written comments. You can send an email to TransportationCommission@cityofmadison.com to voice your opinion for the project.

To register for the upcoming meeting enter the City's website. If you register to speak, make sure the name you display in Zoom matches the name you registered under so staff know who to unmute when it's your turn. TC meetings start at 5 p.m. and individual project review starts based on its placement on the agenda. Public hearings start at 6 p.m. and you can join at any time.

August 27, 2026 Update

Thank you to everyone who attended the Aug. 26, 2026 Public Information Meeting. The meeting materials are now available: 

August 11, 2026 Update

This page has been created to provide information regarding the project and proposed improvements. On this page you will find important information such as project extents, limits, overview, and important dates. Regular updates will be posted on this page containing new information with the passing of each phase.

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