Map of Proposed Phase 2 

The majority of funding has been secured allowing for commencement of Design and Engineering, which started in June 2024.  There are generally three main components remaining to navigate before the trail is open for biking and hiking use.   The main components and their projected schedule are identified below:

1. Design & Engineering (June 2024 – Fall2025): Environmental, historical, archeological reviews, rights of way and property boundaries identification, topography, hazardous materials review, drainage issues and structures review, ag impacts review, subsurface investigations, public information meetings and more are part of this process to identify exact placement and specifications for construction.
2. Real Estate / Acquisition/: (Fall 2025); Most of the trail is expected to be located within the current Hwy 33 Right of Way (ROW).  Where the trail alignment can’t be in the ROW, permanent easements will be required.  Some temporary easements will also be needed in some areas during construction. 
3. Construction: (Spring/Summer 2026)

This project has received a federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant of almost $1.1 million to assist with up to 80% of the costs of design and construction of this project.  A $260,000 DNR Stewardship Grant has been received for construction.  The Friends of Dodge County Parks, Inc. has pledged a minimum of $50,000 toward the local costs along with several other local business, organization and foundation donations.

Additional grants and donations are still being sought to help offset the remaining local costs needed to complete the project. [How To Donate]

Anticipated Project Schedule Detail: (Subject to Change)

X June 2024 Design/Engineering Begins
X September 12, 2024 Public Information Meeting (Horicon)
X September 2024 30% completion of Plans, Specs and Estimates (PS&E)
X     July 2025 60% completion of PS&E; Environmental Document
X August 2025 Real Estate Phase Begins – Right of Way Plat/landowner negotiations
Fall 2025 Final Trail Plan Submittal (100% Completion of PS&E)
Spring 2026 Bidding for Construction Work
Spring/Summer 2026 Construction
TBD Grand Opening

PROJECT DOCUMENTS & OTHER INFORMATION