Kwik Trip rezone and neighborhood traffic
Summary
A new Kwik Trip gas station and store is coming to the northeast corner of Milton and McCormick after the council approved the rezoning and land division 7-0. Neighbors packed the hearing worried about speeding, cut-through traffic on Huntinghorne and Braxton drives, and child safety, and urged the city to connect Wright Road to McCormick. The council directed staff to develop a cost estimate for that road connection and to coordinate speed-control measures with police.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Wright Road–McCormick connection could cost millions and would likely fall on the developer through special assessments unless the council changes its policy; the Kwik Trip project itself is privately funded.
Kwik Trip and DK Partnership gain an entitled commercial site, and residents gain a new convenience option and future housing plans on the remainder of the land.
Residents of the Huntinghorne/Braxton neighborhood face added traffic, speeding and safety concerns until the Wright Road connection is built.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Plan Commission - Aug 17, 2026
The City Council approved the land division and rezoning for the QuickTrip at McCormick and Milton Avenue last week, clearing the way for street extensions and utilities.
City Council Meeting - Aug 10, 2026
A new Kwik Trip gas station and store is coming to the northeast corner of Milton and McCormick after the council approved the rezoning and land division 7-0. Neighbors packed the hearing worried about speeding, cut-through traffic on Huntinghorne and Braxton drives, and child safety, and urged the city to connect Wright Road to McCormick. The council directed staff to develop a cost estimate for that road connection and to coordinate speed-control measures with police.
Plan Commission - Jul 20, 2026
A gas station, convenience store and car wash is headed to the southeast corner of Highway 26 and McCormick Drive. The commission backed the rezoning and approved the CUP, but neighbors are worried about cut-through traffic on residential streets and school bus safety. The Council makes the final rezoning call August 10.
Plan Commission - Jul 6, 2026
A Kwik Trip convenience store, gas station, and car wash is proposed near Highway 26, Milton Avenue, and McCormick Drive. Public hearings are set for July 20, and a recent neighborhood meeting drew a big crowd, so expect lots of resident input.
Plan Commission - Jun 15, 2026
A new gas station and convenience store is proposed on the far north side. Neighbors packed a June 9 meeting, mostly worried about traffic. The rezoning and conditional use reviews haven't been scheduled yet, but public hearings are coming.
Kwik Trip plans ninth Janesville store location on city's far northeast edge
Kwik Trip plans ninth Janesville store location on city's far northeast edge GazetteXtra
Related development
Rezoning — 4700 Milton Avenue
The store will bring an estimated 15% traffic increase to the neighborhood, new sidewalks and road improvements funded by the developer, and future apartment development on adjoining lots.
Kwik Trip at 4700 Milton Avenue
The project would bring a new fuel and convenience stop near Highway 26 and Milton Avenue; area residents are expected to turn out for the hearings.
Kwik Trip gas station, convenience store and car wash
Adds a 24-hour commercial use at a neighborhood entrance, with traffic studies projecting roughly 40 additional peak-hour trips on Huntinghorne Drive.
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