Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note: Funds Available in CS53-58255-810356-00-53W0125
Total Cost $2,675,000
State/Federal Share $2,625,000
City Cost / local Cost $ 50,000
Amount of local $ 5,000
cost provided by
Dane County
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Approving plans and specifications for the Buckeye Road (CTH AB) Overpass and Approaches over I 39/90 and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the work and Dane County for cost sharing. (16th AD)
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Preamble
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WDOT) has prepared the plans and specifications for the Buckeye Road Overpass of I 39/90 and the approaches to the bridge.
The existing bridge is a narrow 2 lane bridge with no space for bicycles or pedestrians. Development east of I 39/90 in recent years has increased the need for pedestrian and bike facilities on the bridge and has made the expansion of the bridge an urgent need. In addition, the existing structure is in poor condition and in need of replacement.
The proposed plan is to remove the existing bridge and construct a new two lane bridge with bike lanes and sidewalks. The limits of the project are Thompson Drive to the west and Kings Mill Way to the east. Sidewalk and bike lanes will be extended the length of the project on both sides of the roadway.
The bridge is funded with a combination of local funds and state/federal funds. The local funds consist of City of Madison funding and funding from Dane County. The City of Madison is the sponsoring agency and therefore is responsible for contracting with WDOT for the local share of the project. The cost of the bridge design is funded by the State as is the cost to construct the new structure and approach roadways. The cost of the sidewalk is funded 10% City, 10% County, and 80% State/Federal.
Modest aesthetic improvements will be incorporated into the project using Community Sensitive Design (CSD) Fu...
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