University Avenue
April 12, 2024 Update
Work the Week of April 15, 2024
The contractor will begin installing overhead sign structures and traffic signal bases and poles in the median. This work may require periodic off-peak (9 AM – 3 PM) single-lane closures in both the eastbound and westbound directions on University Ave.
Underground utility work will be completed and roadway grading and preparation for curb and gutter will begin on Franklin Ave. and Schmitt Pl. during the week. Traffic on Franklin Ave. will be maintained while this work is being completed. Madison Metro Transit bus stops will be re-established on Franklin Ave. starting April 15, 2024, and service at the temporary bus stops on Ridge St. will be discontinued. Please visit the Madison Metro Transit website for additional details.
Backfilling of median curb and gutter, and placement of stamped and colored concrete sidewalk in the medians will begin during the week.
Work the Week of April 22, 2024
The contractor will complete placing concrete curb and gutter, and stamped and colored concrete sidewalks in the medians throughout the project limits.
Backfilling of median curb and gutter and placement of topsoil and sod in the medians will begin.
Installation of traffic signal bases and poles will be completed in the University Ave. medians.
The contractor will complete aggregate placement and begin asphalt paving along the recently placed median curb and gutter.
Traffic/Pedestrian/Bike Impacts
Traffic will remain in a configuration that maintains two lanes in both directions during peak travel periods on University Ave. and Campus Dr. within the project limits (from approximately Shorewood Blvd. to University Bay Dr.). Through traffic is being maintained on side streets; however, alternative routes should be used whenever possible. Sidewalks on both sides of University Ave. will continue to be available for use. Please note that the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project has long-term single-lane closures on eastbound Campus Dr. east of the Highland Overpass. This closure on Campus Dr. is outside the University Ave. project limits and is not affiliated with the University Ave. construction project; however, additional information on work related to the BRT project can be found here: https://www.cityofmadison.com/metro/routes-schedules/bus-rapid-transit
Note that the work is weather dependent and may be subject to change.
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Project Information
Project Overview
University Ave is scheduled for reconstruction from Shorewood Boulevard/Hill St to University Bay Drive/Farley Ave. The City of Madison is jointly participating with the Village of Shorewood Hills on the design and construction. The project includes reconstruction of pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk as necessary, street lighting, traffic signals, water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer. Alternatives to improve pedestrian & bicycle connectivity, bus rapid transit initiatives and stormwater drainage have been reviewed, and the project plans have been updated to include a new pedestrian & bike overpass of University Bay Dr., a widened sidewalk along the southerly side of University Ave., and a 96-inch storm sewer pipe to help improve drainage in the area. The project continues to be coordinated with the City’s planning efforts for bus rapid transit.
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Project Limits
Shorewood Boulevard/Hill St to University Bay Drive/Farley Ave.
Project Schedule
Construction is scheduled for 2022.
Public Involvement
There are a number of points of contact during this project where the public is encouraged to give feedback as part of public information meetings and public hearings. Dates and times are indicated below:
Public Information Meetings
- March 11, 2021 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
- March 11, 2021 Public Information Meeting Recording
- Univ Ave (Shore-Univ Bay Dr) Roll Plot Exhibit
- Dec. 18, 2019 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
- Dec. 18, 2019 Public Information Meeting Display Photo
- June 13, 2019 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
- June 13, 2019 Public Information Meeting Preliminary Plan Overview
- The residents and businesses impacted by the University Avenue project are welcome to attend a monthly coordination meeting to discuss the University Avenue construction project. The coordination meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m., 3230 University Avenue, Suite No. 7. The first meeting was held June 8, 2022. Integrity Grading and Excavating will give a construction schedule update at each meeting followed by an open platform for any questions and/or concerns with the ongoing construction operations.
City Meetings, Process
Board of Public Works: June 16, 2021
Transportation Commission: April 15, 2020
Common Council: July 6, 2021
Mailings
Extension of work hours for Construction Activities (Starting around Aug. 15, 2022)