Shawnee Pass

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

Project Information

Project Overview

The project will include new curb & gutter, pavement, aggregate base, drive aprons, storm sewer improvements, signs, and pavement markings. The project may also include changes in the street width, changes in curb type, or new sidewalk.

This project will be built alongside the reconstruction of the nearby Nakoma Road Sidewalk.

Project Limits

Shawnee Pass from Cherokee Drive to 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

The project team is gathering input from residents. Please fill out a questionnaire to make your voice heard. Please take the Questionnaire before 3 p.m., Dec. 13, 2024.

Shawnee Pass Questionnaire

The upcoming public information meeting on December 2, 2024 for the Nakoma Sidewalk will also cover the Shawnee Pass Reconstruction.  

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

City Process, Meetings

Common Council 2/11/2025

Board of Public Works 1/29/2025

Mailings

Board of Public Works, Jan 29, 2025 Notice of Meeting, Fact and Details Sheet, Schedule of Assessments

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.

November 18, 2024 Update

The project team is gathering input from residents. Please fill out a questionnaire to make your voice heard. 

Please take the Questionnaire before 3 p.m., Dec. 13, 2024.

Shawnee Pass Questionnaire

The upcoming public information meeting on December 2, 2024 for the Nakoma Sidewalk will also cover the Shawnee Pass Reconstruction.  

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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