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Nakoma Road Sidewalk 2025

January 24, 2025 Update

This project will be constructed in conjunction with a storm box culvert replacement project in the area of the intersection of Nakoma Road and Cherokee Drive, which was mentioned briefly at the PIM on 12/2/24. At the upcoming Board of Public Works meeting on 1/29/25 there will be a more thorough presentation on the implications of that culvert project and the rationale behind it. The link to the meeting is near the bottom of this page.

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Project Details

  • Location

    • 3869 Nakoma Rd
      Madison, WI 53711

  • Project Type

  • Status

    Planning

  • Estimated Schedule

    –

  • Impact

    Major

  • Alder District

    District 10

  • Contract Number

    8783

Project Information

Project Overview

This project will install a sidewalk on the south side of Nakoma Road, closing a gap in the pedestrian network. This will involve bumping out the curb and removing most parking spots on the south side of Nakoma Road. There is no sanitary or water work anticipated, but storm sewer work will be necessary. No properties will be assessed for this project.

This project will be built alongside the reconstruction of the nearby Shawnee Pass.

Project Limits

South Side of Nakoma Road from Tumalo Trail to 3821 Nakoma Road

Project Schedule

Construction start anticipated May 2025

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

Dec. 2, 2024 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation

Dec. 2, 2024 Public Information Meeting Recording 

City Process, Meetings

Transportation Commission: Dec. 11, 2024

Common Council 2/11/2025

Board of Public Works 1/29/2025

Project Updates

January 24, 2025 Update

This project will be constructed in conjunction with a storm box culvert replacement project in the area of the intersection of Nakoma Road and Cherokee Drive, which was mentioned briefly at the PIM on 12/2/24. At the upcoming Board of Public Works meeting on 1/29/25 there will be a more thorough presentation on the implications of that culvert project and the rationale behind it. The link to the meeting is near the bottom of this page.

December 3, 2024 Update

Thank you to all who attended yesterday’s Public Information Meeting, and especially those who have called and emailed with your thoughts. I will refine and adjust the design over the next 2 months, taking into account all your comments and concerns, and will aim to post an updated layout prior to the Board of Public Works meeting on January 29, 2025. To answer a common question that I do not think my presentation addressed: Fronting residents will be responsible for snow removal of the new sidewalk by noon the day after the snow stops. If you cannot remove ice, you must use sand to provide traction. The City of Madison streets division provides sand for residents. See https://www.cityofmadison.com/live-work/winter/snow-removal/sidewalks/sand-locations for more info. Residents will also be responsible for maintaining the grass terrace between the sidewalk and curb where applicable.

Dec. 2, 2024 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation

Dec. 2, 2024 Public Information Meeting Recording 

November 18, 2024 Update

The project team is preparing to gather feedback from the community at the upcoming public information meeting on December 2, 2024. Register and let us know what you think!

There is a virtual public information meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Dec. 2, 2024, via Zoom. Registration prior is required. 

Dec. 2, 2024 Public Information Meeting Registration

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