Elmside, Sommers, Center Reconstruction

September 30, 2025 Update

The City will begin with the public engagement and preliminary design in the fall of 2025.

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Project Details

  • Location

    • 500 Elmside Blvd
      Madison, WI 53704
  • Project Type

  • Status

    In Design
  • Estimated Schedule

  • Impact

    Major
  • Alder District

    • District 15
  • Contract Number

Project Information

Project Overview

The City is planning to reconstruct Elmside Blvd (Oakridge Ave to Atwood Ave), Sommers Ave (Mill Ave to Elmside Blvd, and Center Ave (Miller Ave to Elmside Blvd).

The project includes the replacement of sanitary sewer and laterals, storm sewer main and laterals, curb and gutter, gravel base, asphalt pavement, and pavement marking. The sidewalk will be spot replaced as needed. The curb ramps will be replaced at the intersections to provide better access to pedestrians crossing the streets. The replacement of the water main is under review by Madison Water Utility.

Project Limits

Elmside Blvd – Oakridge Ave to Atwood Ave

Sommers Ave – Miller Ave to Elmside Blvd

Center Ave – Miller Ave to Maple Ave

Project Schedule

Design: Fall/Winter 2025/2026

Bids Advertised: Spring 2026

Construction: Summer – Fall 2026

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, times and locations are indicated below: To Be Determined

Public Information Meetings

The City will being with the public engagement and design in the fall of 2025.

City Process, Meetings

Common Council To Be Determined

Board of Public Works To Be Determined

Business Resources

City of Madison Business Resource Guide for Construction

Project Updates

September 30, 2025 Update

The City will begin with the public engagement and preliminary design in the fall of 2025.

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