On Monday, November 11, The Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor reopened to the public in its entirety. While we are excited that the corridor is now open to the public, please use caution. The City asks that everyone stays on the path and acknowledges that there may be trail problems and conditions, especially for cyclists and those with physical limitations. A significant amount of the asphalt path was damaged by the flood and in its place is sand and gravel in several locations. The corridor path will not be cleared of snow this winter. All of the bridges are fenced off and not able to be used. The damaged stepping stones have been repaired but at times these stones have water over them. As the City works with FEMA’s public assistance program, they will be working on planning and design for this corridor and future improvements. They anticipate that 2019 will be a year of planning and design with construction beginning in 2020.
The south east trail bridge opened on Friday, October 19, 2018. So the loop north of Century is open.
The City of Middleton Public Lands, Recreation and Forestry Department has created a map highlighting specific areas of the Pheasant Branch trail system that are Closed, Accessible, and Open.
FOPBC President Lloyd Eagan was interviewed by Channel 27 on September 18, 2018 as part of a story on the City of Middleton seeking federal disaster funds.
Read flood FAQs from the City of Middleton Public Lands, Recreation and Forestry Department.