Syene Road Reconstruction - Aurora Ave to McCoy Rd

Important Info

Phase 1 complete
Phase 2 complete
Phase 3 complete
10-28-2025 Weekly Project Update
Detour Map
Email and Text Updates

Ross Kahler, P.E.
Senior Transportation Engineer
ross.kahler@fitchburgwi.gov
608-270-4266

Syene Road Phase Map

Phase 1 - Aurora Ave to Rodeo Way

Phase 1 construction was completed in 2023. 

Phase 2 - Rodeo Way to W Clayton Rd

  • Phase 2 Plans
  • Phase 2 Construction Schedule Updated 05-07-25
  • New pavement, curb and gutter
  • Pedestrian crossings with RRFBs and pedestrian refuge at Nannyberry Park and Argus Ln
  • Roundabout at Syene Rd, Ninebark Dr, and Central Park Place intersection
  • Turn lane at No Oaks Ridge
  • High visibility crossing at W Clayton Road
  • Buffered bike lanes

Phase 3: Syene Rd and McCoy Rd Intersection

  • Phase 3 Plans
  • Phase 3 Construction Schedule
  • $1.7 million Highway Safety Improvement Program Grant
  • WisDOT construction
  • Traffic signal and new intersection alignment
    • Syene Road as through street
    • McCoy Road tees off of Syene Road

Public Involvement

A virtual Public Involvement Meeting was held on February 25, 2021 from 6:30-8:00 PM to share information and analysis to date and some initial detail on project concepts. This first meeting covered cross-sections, intersection control alternatives, and lighting alternatives along the corridor. The design team received some great feedback on these items to guide the initial design. 

Virtual Public Meeting Video

A second meeting was held on September 29, 2021 to share more refined design details.

Virtual Public Meeting Video

City staff hosted (generally biweekly) Resident Outreach Small Group Meetings My-August 2021. This time offered a smaller group setting to discuss detailed tradeoffs with elements of the design. Notes and exhibits from the meeting are provided below. Staff used the insights gained from small group meetings, larger public meetings, surveys and direct communications with residents to recommend cross-sections and intersection control to the Boards, Commissions, and Council in the fall of 2021.

On October 26, 2021, Council approved a traditional signal be installed at the intersection of E. Cheryl Parkway and Syene Road. 

On February 22, 2022, Council approved resolution R-24-22, approving the Transportation Project Plat for the Syene Road Reconstruction. This document allows the design team to appraise and negotiate with owners for new easements and property acquisitions for Phase 1 of the project. 

Public Involvement Meeting #3 was held on Wednesday March 8, 2023, see presentation and exhibit links below.

Syene Road Public Meeting #3 Presentation

Syene Road Public Meeting #3 Exhibit 

Project Documents

Public Information Meeting #1

  1. Cross Section C Exhibit
  2. E Cheryl Roundabout Alternative
  3. E. Cheryl Signal Alternative
  4. Syene Road - Overview Exhibit
  5. Syene Road Lighting Exhibit
  6. Syene Road PIM Presentation 02252021
  7. 2019 Fitchburg Syene Road Study
  8. Draft_Syene_Layout Options_Ninebark to Argus_3-4-21
  9. Draft_Syene_Layout Options_Ninebark to Argus_updated 4-13
  10. Draft_Syene_Layout Options_Ninebark to Argus_updated 4-26
  11. Informal Advisory Group Meeting 3 Notes
  12. Informal Advisory Group Meeting 4 Notes
  13. Informal Advisory Group Meeting 5 Notes
  14. S Syene Small Group Meeting Slides_7-15-21
  15. Syene Road Cross Sec and Intersection Report 07292021

Public Information Meeting #2 Materials

  1. KL_Intersection Alternatives_Sept 2021_NBD
  2. KL_Intersection Alternatives_Sept 2021_ECP
  3. PIM2_Overview Exhibit
  4. Syene Road PIM 2 Presentation

Construction Materials

  1. Syene Rd Phase 2 Preconstruction Conference Minutes
  2. Syene Rd Phase 3 Preconstruction Conference Minutes
  3. 03-17-25 Weekly Update
  4. 03-25-24 Weekly Update
  5. 04-01-25 Weekly Update
  6. 04-08-25 Weekly Update
  7. 04-15-25 Weekly Update
  8. 04-22-25 Weekly Update
  9. 04-24-25 Listening Session Update
  10. 04-29-25 Weekly Update
  11. 05-06-25 Weekly Update
  12. 05-13-25 Weekly Update
  13. 05-20-25 Weekly Update
  14. 05-28-25 Weekly Update
  15. 06-03-25 Weekly Update
  16. 06-10-25 Weekly Update
  17. 06-16-25 Weekly Update
  18. 06-24-25 Weekly Update
  19. 07-01-25 Weekly Update
  20. 07-09-25 Weekly Update
  21. 07-15-25 Weekly Update
  22. 07-23-25 Weekly Update
  23. 07-29-25 Weekly Update
  24. 08-20-25 Weekly Update
  25. 09-10-25 Weekly Update
  26. 09-16-25 Weekly Update
  27. 09-23-25 Weekly Update
  28. 09-30-25 Weekly Update
  29. 10-07-25 Weekly Update
  30. 10-15-25 Weekly Update
  31. 10-24-25 Weekly Update
  32. 10-28-25 Weekly Update