The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a Beltline 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 in Middleton to County N in the town of Cottage Grove, Dane County.
The Beltline PEL study is a long-term planning effort. The summary report includes a preferred strategy package toward future Beltline plans and identifies potential National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study sections and timing. No construction projects are identified at this time.
WisDOT will hold a virtual public involvement meeting to present the study summary, including the preferred strategy package. The meeting will take place:
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Starting at 5:30 p.m.
Follow the link to join the meeting:
or join by telephone (audio only):
608-571-2209
Conference ID: 730 552 401#
The meeting will include a pre-recorded presentation with the opportunity to ask questions. A meeting handout and exhibits are available on the public involvement page of the study website at: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Beltline PEL Study
The Draft Beltline PEL Study Summary Report has recently been published on the study website and can be viewed at the following link: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Beltline PEL Study – Reports. A hard copy is available for viewing at the WisDOT Southwest Region Office, 2101 Wright Street, Madison, by appointment. Please contact WisDOT Major Studies Project Manager Jeff Berens at the information below to schedule an appointment.
Questions or comments about the Beltline PEL study can also be directed to project manager Jeff Berens at (608) 245-2656, jeff.berens@dot.wi.gov, or by mail to Jeff Berens at 2101 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704.
