CTH M HIGHWAY PROJECT CTH Q to STH 113

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1 CTH M HIGHWAY PROJECT CTH Q to STH 113 PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING #3 Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Town of Westport Administration Building 5387 Mary Lake Road 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

2 PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING #3 CTH M Highway Project CTH Q to STH 113 Dane County Welcome to the 3 rd Public Informational Meeting to discuss the proposed highway project along CTH M in Dane County. The purpose of tonight s meeting is to present the design details of the work remaining on the project from CTH Q in Middleton to Willow Road in the Town of Westport. The meeting will be conducted in an open house format from 6:00 to 6:30 and from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a brief presentation at 6:30 p.m. You are invited to view the displays located throughout the meeting room. The displays include the following: Project Location Map Phase 2 section from Signature Drive to Willow Road Phase 3 section from CTH Q to Signature Drive Proposed Roadway Sections The design for the project has been ongoing for the past three years and is anticipated to conclude at the end of Construction of the Phase 1 section was completed in 2004 and design is continuing on the final plans for the Phase 2 and 3 sections. The intent of this meeting is to discuss the proposed design for the final two phases, discuss the remaining schedule, and obtain feedback from the public. This is the third set of public meetings held for the project. A Public Hearing was also held in December Public comments from the previous meetings were incorporated into many of the design decisions represented on these displays. Since the last set of meetings was held, the scope for the Phase 3 section has been modified to extend the western project limits from West Point Road to CTH Q. This is being done to allow for the replacement of the deteriorated pavement between CTH Q and West Point Road. In addition, the scope of the improvements has been determined. The project will consist of a rehabilitation of the existing roadway with the number of lanes remaining unchanged. At the previous public meetings, design options for both two-lane and four-lane facilities were being considered. The scheduled construction of that segment has been moved from 2007 to Listed below are the names and telephone numbers of the project representatives that you can contact after tonights meeting. Pam Dunphy Assistant Commissioner Dane County Highway Dept Fish Hatchery Road Madison, WI (608) dunphy@co.dane.wi.us Matthew Barr Project Manager Ayres Associates 1802 Pankratz Street Madison, (608) barrm@ayresassociates.com Thank you for attending. Please sign in if you have not already so that you can be notified of future meetings on the project. We hope to keep you informed on this important project and welcome your input as we continue through the design process.

3 Project Representatives Dane County Gerald Mandli Pamela Dunphy County Highway Commissioner Assistant Highway Commissioner Management Consultant Kjohnson Engineers, Inc. Kim Johnson & Rielly O Donnell Managing project for DOT Design Consultants Ayres Associates Matt Barr, Project Manager Brad Vosters, Design Engineer Fleming, Andre, & Associates Don Andre, Design Engineer Maxim Technologies, Inc. Elizabeth L. Miller Archaeological Research, Inc. Powrtek Engineering, Inc. Ken Saiki Design Lawyers Title Insurance Corp. Prime Consultant Roadway Engineering, Structure Design, Hazardous Materials Investigation, Wetland Investigations, Aerial Photography, Field Survey Final Plans for Phase 3 section Soils Investigation Historical Research Archaeological Investigation Lighting Plans Landscaping Plans Title Searches Project Description Limits CTH Q in Middleton to STH 113 in the Town of Westport Project Length 5.5 miles Relation to North Mendota Parkway Project Project involves upgrade to existing CTH M corridor This is NOT the North Mendota Parkway project Separate study was completed for that project Purpose of Project Upgrade roadway to improve traffic flow and increase safety Replace the existing deteriorating pavement Install traffic signals with turn lanes as necessary Improve ability to make left-turn movements

4 Existing Roadway Current roadway constructed in the early 1950 s Widened in 1973 Existing pavement 30 foot asphaltic pavement Shoulders - 4-foot asphalt, 6-foot gravel Posted speeds CTH Q to West Point Road - 35 mph West Point Road to south of CTH K 55 mph South of CTH K to east of CTH K 45 mph East of CTH K to Willow Road 55 mph Willow Road to STH mph Traffic Volumes Traffic counts were taken in June, 2002 CTH M Varies from 17,100 vpd to 19,300 vpd PHASE 1 (Willow Road to STH 113) Constructed in 2004 Provides for 4 lanes with signal at Blue Bill Park Drive PHASE 2 (Signature Drive to Willow Road) 2006 construction Rehabilitate existing roadway Maintain as 2 lanes Follow existing alignment Add median and left turn lanes to several intersections Oncken Road CTH K Woodland Drive Mary Lake Road

5 Add bypass lanes at several intersections St. Benedict Center entrance Morris Court Borcher s Beach Road Install permanent traffic signals at CTH K intersection Reduce steep pavement slopes on curves Replace several pipe culverts in poor condition 5-foot paved shoulder Will accommodate bicycle traffic Replace bridge over Spring (Dorn) Creek with box culvert Bridge over Six Mile Creek to remain Upgrade guardrail Construct box culvert south of Oncken Road for future bike path underpass PHASE 3 (CTH Q to Signature Drive) 2008 construction Mill, pulverize, and overlay existing pavement Extend median to West Point Road intersection Coordinating with City of Middleton regarding street lighting and landscaping Proposed Roadway Widths Four Lane Section in Middleton Two Lane Section Four 12-foot travel lanes Two 12-foot travel lanes Curb and gutter 5-foot paved shoulder for bicycles No bike lanes being added 4-foot gravel shoulder Proposed Pavement Structure Rehabilitation of existing two-lane sections 5 asphaltic concrete pavement 5 pulverized asphaltic base course 8 existing base course

6 Reconstructed intersections 5 asphaltic pavement 13 base course 9 existing/new sand & gravel CTH Q to West Point Road Mill and relay 2 in existing asphalt pavement Traffic During Construction Phase 2 Construction (2006) Close road from CTH Q to CTH K due to bridge replacement Closure to extend from beginning of March to end of June Utilize detour along CTH Q and CTH K Access to Governor Nelson Park via Oncken Road Section from CTH K to STH 113 will remain open for majority of construction Close CTH K to STH 113 for 3-week period in June to accelerate construction Phase 3 construction (2008) CTH M to be kept open During all phases, access to be maintained for local traffic Environmental Issues Real Estate Environmental Assessment document has been approved Erosion control measures will be implemented during and after construction Only minor acquisitions required Acquisitions to take place in summer of 2005 Estimated Construction Costs Estimated construction costs Phase 2 $3.8 million Phase 3 $1.0 million Funding 80% Federal, 20% Local

7 Project Schedule Concept Definition Report October 8, 1999 Consultant Contract March 2002 November 2005 Operational Planning Meeting June 17, 2002 Public Informational Meeting #1 July 9 & 18, 2002 Soils Report May 2003 Pavement Design Report July 22, 2003 Public Informational Meeting #2 August 19 & 27, 2003 Environmental Assessment (EA) November 2003 Public Hearing December 10, 2003 Finding of No Significant Impact January 2004 Design Study Report #1 March 2004 Design Study Report #2 May 2005 Right-of-Way Plat May 2005 Public Informational Meeting #3 May 25, 2005 Right-of-Way Acquisitions Summer & Fall 2005 Design Completion August 2005 Phase 1 Construction 2004 Phase 2 Construction 2006 Phase 3 Construction 2008 Summary Information available on Dane County s website CTH M project North Mendota Parkway project Future questions or comments Pam Dunphy Dane County Matt Barr Ayres Associates Phone: Phone: dunphy@co.dane.wi.us barrm@ayresassociates.com

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