Perry Street Connection Study

Project Information

Project Overview

The City of Madison received the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods federal grant.  This federal funding will support planning and feasibility efforts for the proposed Perry Street Overpass project which is a key component of the City’s strategy to revitalize South Madison’s neighborhoods and address longstanding mobility needs

The study will explore a proposed extension of Perry Street over the Beltline that will allow vehicles, buses, pedestrians, and cyclists to access the businesses located south of the highway.  This crossing would connect communities north of the Beltline Highway with employment opportunities and services south of the Beltline Highway.

Additional Resources:

• South Madison Plan
• WisDoT Beltline PEL Study
• Perry Street Study - Frequently Asked Questions
• Perry Street Connection Study - Information Sheet
  • English, Spanish, Hmong, Chinese

Project Limits

Perry Street – W. Badger Road to Jonathon Drive
Syene Road – Rolfsmeyer Drive to Applegate Road

Project Schedule

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

The city is hosted the second round of public meetings for Perry Street Reconnection Study. A virtual public information meeting (Monday, April 13) and an in-person Open House (Wednesday, April 15) were held to discuss the current progress of the study. The meeting provided an overview of the planning process, key recommendations in the plan, a description of how the public can comment on the plan, and time for questions and answers.

• View the Public Information Meeting presentation (opens in a new window)PDF
• View the recorded virtual Public Information Meeting recording

Public Survey

Thank you to all who participated and shared your thoughts during our public meeting and submitted responses to our survey!  This important information will be used to make final determinations on the next steps for connections and safety for the area.  

The survey closes on April 27 at 5pm and survey results will be posted later this fall.  

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News Release(s):

City to Host Second Round of Public Meetings for Perry Street Study (posted 4/3/2026)

Perry Street Connection Study - Public Information Meeting (posted 10/10/2025)