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WisDOT Releases Draft Beltline Study Summary, Schedules Virtual Public Meeting
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) study to identify potential long‑term solutions to address safety, accessibility, operational, and infrastructure concerns on approximately 20 miles of US 12/14/18/151 (Beltline) extending from US 14 (city of Middleton) to County N (town of Cottage Grove) in Dane County. The Draft Beltline PEL Study Summary Report has recently been published on the study website. The PEL Summary Report provides an overview of the work completed and conclusions reached during the study, including:
- Study Goal and Objectives
- Strategy Package Development
- Preferred Strategy Package
- Potential future National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Study sections and timing
An online copy of the Draft Beltline PEL Study Summary Report can be viewed at the following link: https://bit.ly/BeltlinePELReports.
A paper copy is available for viewing at the WisDOT Southwest Region Office, 2101 Wright Street, Madison WI by appointment only. Please contact me to schedule an appointment.
In addition, WisDOT will hold a virtual public involvement meeting to present and gather feedback on the Beltline PEL Study Summary Report and the Preferred Strategy Package.
The meeting will take place:
Thursday, December 4, 2025(Virtual)
Starting at 5:30 p.m.
Follow the link to join the meeting: https://youtube.com/live/UNfde7akG5U
or join by telephone (audio only):
608-571-2209
The meeting will include a pre-recorded presentation with the opportunity to ask questions. Please note that the Beltline PEL Study is a long-term planning study and no construction projects are identified at this time.
The public plays an important role in the study process, and we encourage residents and anyone that travels the Beltline to participate in the meeting to learn about the study, the Preferred Strategy Package, and the Draft Beltline PEL Study Summary Report, and to provide insights and feedback. The input received from this meeting will help shape the future of the Beltline.
A meeting handout and exhibits are available on the public involvement page of the study website. Please visit the study website at www.bit.ly/BeltlinePEL. The presentation video will be uploaded following the meeting. If you have any questions, or if you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to find out more about the study, please feel free to contact Jeff Berens, Major Studies Project Manager, (608) 245-2656.