Evergreen, Ohio, Sommers Reconstruction

Construction continues along Evergreen Avenue, Ohio Avenue, and Sommers Avenue. The Contractor is currently installing sanitary sewer mains, laterals, and water mains throughout the project area. The Contractor will begin storm sewer installation in early August.

Here’s the upcoming schedule:

• Now through late July: Crews are working at the Evergreen Avenue and Atwood Avenue intersection.
• Next week through the end of July: Work will move to the Ohio Avenue and Atwood Avenue intersection.
• Later in July: Construction will begin at the Hudson Avenue and Atwood Avenue intersection.

All underground utility work on Evergreen, Ohio, and Sommers Avenues is expected to be completed by early September.

The Construction Inspector, Paul Lauby, 608-520-2378, plauby@cityofmadison.com will be the best on-site contact throughout construction.

Construction along Evergreen Avenue, Ohio Avenue, and Sommers Avenue will begin the week of June 9, 2025. Speedway Sand & Gravel is the Contractor that will complete the street construction. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of October 2025. Work in the Atwood Avenue and Hudson Avenue intersection is anticipated to begin in mid-July and be completed by Labor Day. Madison Gas & Electric (MG&E) has finished their gas main replacement project within the street construction project limits. The Construction Inspector, Paul Lauby, 608-520-2378, plauby@cityofmadison.com will be the best on-site contact throughout construction.

Please review the Construction Facts & Details document for additional information.

Speedway Sand & Gravel is the Contractor that will complete the street construction. The City is working through the contracting process. Speedway has requested to start in June rather than July. This is dependent on acquiring all permits and MG&E completing their gas main work. Construction anticipated mid-June - mid-Nov. 2025. Madison Gas & Electric (MG&E) will be finishing their gas main replacement project within the street construction project limits in mid-May. 

Speedway Sand & Gravel was approved by the Board of Public Works and the Common Council as the Contractor complete the construction. The City is working through the contracting process. Speedway has requested to start in June rather than July. This is dependent on acquiring all permits and MG&E completing their gas main work. Construction anticipated mid-June - mid-Nov. 2025. Madison Gas & Electric (MG&E) continues their gas main replacement project within the street construction project limits. MG&E's work is anticipated to be completed in May 2025. During MG&E's work, their Contractor will be boring new gas main under the existing sidewalk and areas of sidewalk will be removed and replaced. MG&E's Contractor will maintain traffic along the street.

Speedway Sand & Gravel was the low bidder to complete the construction. The City is working through the bid award process. Construction is anticipated July - mid-Nov. 2025, may start as early as mid-June 2025 depending on the Contractors availability. Madison Gas & Electric (MG&E) has started their gas main replacement project within the street construction project limits. MG&E's work is anticipated to begin in April and be completed in June 2025. During MG&E's work, their Contractor will be boring new gas main under the existing sidewalk and areas of sidewalk will be removed and replaced. MG&E's Contractor will maintain traffic along the street.

The project design is complete and the construction plans are currently advertised for Contractor bids. Construction is anticipated July - mid-Nov. 2025. Madison Gas & Electric (MG&E) has applied for a permit to replace their gas main within the project limits head and during the street reconstruction project. MG&E's work is anticipated to begin in April and be completed in July 2025. During MG&E's work, their Contractor will be boring new gas main under the existing sidewalk and areas of sidewalk will be removed and replaced. MG&E's Contractor will maintain traffic along the street.

The City of Madison mailed out preliminary assessment information and a Board of Public Works (BPW) hearing notification on December 6, 2024 for the upcoming project on Evergreen Ave (Center Ave to Atwood Ave), Ohio Ave (Center Ave to Atwood Ave), and Sommers Ave (Dunning St to Hudson Ave). It came to the attention of the design staff that the incorrect assessment cost rates were included in the preliminary assessment mailing. Therefore, the design team revised the assessment cost rates to reflect 2025 pricing and will be presenting the preliminary assessment costs and changes to the Board of Public Works on December 18, 2024, with final approval by the Common Council (CC) on January 14, 2025. The updated costs will be mailed to property owners after the BPW meeting ahead of the CC meeting. The overall cost totals for most properties increased less than $500.00. The design staff apologizes for this oversight.

The design team will be recommending to the Board of Public Works (12/18/24) and the Common Council (1/14/25) that Sommers Ave be narrowed from 26’ with parking on the north side to 24’ with parking on the north side. This was widely supported by the residents on this street, as well as providing additional benefits such as protecting existing street trees within a narrower terrace space and having some traffic calming effects. The questionnaire indicated that residents in area also have higher concerns about speeding on Sommers Ave., more so than on Evergreen or Ohio.

The design team will be recommending that Evergreen Avenue remain the same width 30’ with parking on both sides and Ohio remain the same width 28 with parking on the east side and Sunday/Holiday parking on the west side. The questionnaire did indicate general support for narrowing the street, but responses from residents specifically on the street were not as supportive of reducing the width, and a significant loss in parking could have a negative impact on businesses in the area, especially when considering existing parking restrictions for street sweeping, etc. Additionally, prior to the meeting and questionnaire being issued, there was an oversight regarding the very specific parking accommodations on Ohio Avenue, and it preferred to maintain that specific parking situation.

The design team will review intersection designs for possible bumpouts at the intersections to help improve pedestrian crossings, provide some additional traffic calming, and have some reduction in pavement area.

The design team will be recommending to the Board of Public Works (12/18/24) and the Common Council (1/14/25) that Sommers Ave be narrowed from 26’ with parking on the north side to 24’ with parking on the north side. This was widely supported by the residents on this street, as well as providing additional benefits such as protecting existing street trees within a narrower terrace space and having some traffic calming effects. The questionnaire indicated that residents in area also have higher concerns about speeding on Sommers Ave., more so than on Evergreen or Ohio.

The design team will be recommending that Evergreen Avenue remain the same width 30’ with parking on both sides and Ohio remain the same width 28 with parking on the east side and Sunday/Holiday parking on the west side. The questionnaire did indicate general support for narrowing the street, but responses from residents specifically on the street were not as supportive of reducing the width, and a significant loss in parking could have a negative impact on businesses in the area, especially when considering existing parking restrictions for street sweeping, etc. Additionally, prior to the meeting and questionnaire being issued, there was an oversight regarding the very specific parking accommodations on Ohio Avenue, and it preferred to maintain that specific parking situation.

The design team will review intersection designs for possible bumpouts at the intersections to help improve pedestrian crossings, provide some additional traffic calming, and have some reduction in pavement area.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Nov. 19, 2024 Public Information Meeting. The meeting materials are available: 

Nov. 19, 2024 Public Information Meeting Recording

Nov. 19, 2024 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation

A public information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Nov. 19, 2024, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.

Nov. 19, 2024 Public Information Meeting Registration

Please take the questionnaire being offered for this project by 3 p.m., Nov. 26, 2024:

Evergreen, Ohio, Sommers Reconstruction Questionnaire

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A public information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Nov. 19, 2024, via Zoom. Registration prior is required. 

Nov. 19, 2024 Public Information Meeting Registration

Nov. 19, 2024 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation