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Resources for the Madison Community
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Southwest Path Corridor Encroachment Management
June 7, 2024 Update
Phase 1 Area of Notification: W. Beltline Hwy to Odana Road
The Phase 1 encroachment management letter was mailed on January 11, 2023. Encroachments within the Phase 1 area need to be removed or have in place the proper encroachment approval by May 31, 2023.
Phase 1 Encroachment List
Phase 2 Area of Notification: Odana Road to Glenway Street
The Phase 2 encroachment management letter will be mailed on April 1, 2023. Encroachments within the Phase 2 area need to be removed or have in place the proper encroachment approval by July 1, 2023.
Phase 3 Area of Notification: Glenway Street to Sheldon Street
The Phase 3 encroachment management letter will be mailed in July 2023. Encroachments within the Phase 3 area need to be removed or have in place the proper encroachment approval by October 1, 2023.
Phase 4 Area of Notification: Sheldon Street to Edgewood Avenue
The Phase 4 encroachment management letter will be mailed in March 2024. Encroachments within the Phase 4 area need to be removed or have in place the proper encroachment approval by June 1, 2024.
Phase 5 Area of Notification: Edgewood Avenue to S. Breese Terrace
The Phase 5 encroachment management letter will be mailed in June 2024. Encroachments within the Phase 5 area need to be removed or have in place the proper encroachment approval by Sept. 1, 2024.
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Project Information
Project Overview
The City of Madison recently renewed an agreement with Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) for the use and maintenance of the Southwest Path Corridor. The agreement includes required management of encroachments within the WISDOT corridor. The Madison General Ordinances (MGO) were also updated to incorporate the terms of the new agreement.
View the WISDOT agreement for the corridor.
View the City of Madison General Ordinance: MGO 8.15(2) specific to the Southwest Path.
For more information on the WisDOT permitting process, see the following: SW Path Inquiry
Project Limits
W. Beltline Highway to S. Breese Terrace
Project Schedule
More information will be posted when available.