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Hammersley Road Resurfacing

November 8, 2024 Update

The Contractor has completed work on Hammersley Rd. There is a utility pole in the way of the concrete sidewalk on the south-side of Hammersley Rd (in front of Sub-Zero), this pole will be moved by the responsible party and the concrete sidewalk and surrounding landscaping will be completed at the same time. We anticipate this remaining work will occur this Fall/Winter.  

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Project Details

  • Location

    • 1222 Gilbert Road
      Madison, WI 53711

  • Project Type

  • Status

    Completed

  • Estimated Schedule

    –

  • Impact

    Major

  • Alder District

    • District 10
    • District 20

  • Contract Number

Project Information

Project Overview

The proposed resurfacing of Hammersley Rd includes the replacement of asphalt pavement, sanitary sewer main & laterals, storm sewer, and water main. In addition, the City is proposing to redesign Hammersley Rd (2023: Brookwood to Gilbert & 2024: Gilbert to Beltline) to a 24-ft wide street with 2-way traffic, removing all existing on-street parking and on-street bike lanes, and constructing an 8-10’ off-street, multi-use path (for bikes & pedestrians) on the north-side of Hammersley Rd with curb & gutter and grass terrace (of varying-width) between the path and the street (see latest proposed plan). The cost to construct the multi-use path would not be assessed to adjacent property owners and the City would be responsible for maintaining the path, including snow removal. Property owners would responsible for mowing the grass terrace between the proposed path and the street. To accommodate some on-street parking on the longest block of Hammersley between Brookwood Rd and Whitney Way, an on-street parking pocket is proposed mid-block in front of 5909 and 5905 Hammersley that would accommodate 2-3 on-street parking spots.To provide a safe path crossing at Whitney Way, City Staff is proposing to remove the left-turn from Eastbound Hammersley Rd onto Northbound Whitney Way to allow for combining the northerly-side median islands into one larger median refuge for bikes & pedestrians. Removing the left turn shortens and straightens the path crossing, reduces potential conflict points, and in conjunction with a tall, overhead Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) provides the best possible path crossing considering the large hill to the south on Whitney Way. This design is consistent with City Policies, such as Vision Zero and Complete Streets, that prioritizes safety of all modes of transportation for all ages and abilities. Note that the left-turn from Northbound Whitney Way to Westbound Hammersley Rd would be maintained.

The proposed design on the north-side of Hammersley Rd between Brookwood Rd and Whitney Way includes an 8-8.5-ft wide asphalt path, which was narrowed slightly from previous proposals (9-ft) in order to provide a 3-ft grass terrace and stay within the existing street footprint to avoid substantial tree/grading impacts. A portion of the path over this stretch will be 8-ft wide as to not impact tree roots directly behind the existing curb. A 3-ft grass terrace provides space for relocated mailboxes, trash bins, and leaf/yard waste pick-up. The proposed design on the north-side of Hammersley Rd from Whitney Way to the Beltline Frontage Rd includes a 10-ft wide asphalt path and a 5-ft wide grass terrace.

With the proposed removal of the on-street parking lane, mail and other deliveries would continue on Hammersley Rd, although the delivery methods may change. Delivery trucks would either turn into individual driveways or temporarily block the travel lane, both of which are common scenarios throughout the City where there is no parking space available. Home Contractors will most likely need to park in individual driveways when visiting specific residences, which is also typical throughout the city.

Backyard Sanitary Sewer 
After investigation of the backyard sanitary sewer system currently serving select lots on Hammersley Rd (5718, 5714, 5710 and 5706 Hammersley Rd), the City has determined that removing that main from service and instead serving those lots from Hammersley would be impractical. Therefore, the backyard service will remain in place. Please note, if you are one of the affected lots, that this should not negatively impact your sanitary sewer service; the City will continue to maintain this service and, if necessarily, will pursue an in-situ lining rehabilitation. No further survey will be required at these lots.

Assessments

There will be assessments for both phases of construction on Hammersley Rd for the resurfacing portions of the work. There will be NO assessments for work related to the installation of the off-street, shared-use path – including curb & gutter and driveway work necessary to construct the path. The assessments to fronting property owners on Hammersley Rd will consist of 50% of the cost to remove & replace concrete driveways, asphalt driveways, concrete sidewalk, and concrete curb & gutter either due to poor condition (as determined by the Construction Inspection staff) OR as needed to replace the sanitary sewer lateral to the property line. Fronting property owners will also be assessed for 50% of the cost to install new concrete sidewalk. In addition, 25% of the cost to replace and reconnect the sanitary sewer lateral from the sewer main to the property line will be assessed to property owners with replaced laterals, and 100% of the cost for private storm sewer connections will be assessed if requested by the property owner.

Want to hear from the project manager? Listen to our 16-minute discussion with Engineer and Project Manager Aaron Canton in our Everyday Engineering Podcast Episode: Orange Barrels: Hammersley Road: 

Project Limits

Hammersley Road Resurfacing 2023 Project: Brookwood Road to Gilbert Road

Hammersley Road Resurfacing 2024 Project: Gilbert Rd to W Beltline Frontage Road

Hammersely Map

Project Schedule

Hammersley Road Resurfacing: Phase 1 (Brookwood Rd to Gilbert Rd)

Hammersley Road Resurfacing: Phase 2 (Gilbert Rd to W Beltline Frontage Rd)

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:

Public Information Meetings

City Process Meetings

Hammersley Road Resurfacing: Phase 1 (Brookwood Rd to Gilbert Rd)

Transportation Commission: 01/12/2022 (Review & Feedback)

Transportation Commission: 02/23/2022 (Review & Feedback)

Transportation Commission: 03/09/20222 (Final Approval)

Board of Public Works: 04/06/2022

Common Council: 04/19/2022

Hammersley Road Resurfacing: Phase 2 (Gilbert Rd to W Beltline Frontage Rd)

Transportation Commission: 09/14/2022

Board of Public Works: 10/12/2022

Common Council: 10/25/2022

Mailings

Phase 1 Board of Public Works Public Hearing Notice: Cover Letter, Fact Sheet, Notice, Assessments
Phase 1 Common Council Public Hearing Notice: Notice
Phase 1 Adopted Resolution: Cover Letter, Finance Letter, Resolution, Assessments
Phase 2 Board of Public Works Public Hearing Notice: Cover Letter, Fact Sheet, Notice, Assessments
Phase 2 Common Council Pubic Hearing Notice: Notice
Phase 2 Adopted Resolution: Cover Letter, Finance Letter, Resolution, Assessments
Phase 1 Start of Construction: Cover Letter, Fact Sheet

Project Updates

November 8, 2024 Update

The Contractor has completed work on Hammersley Rd. There is a utility pole in the way of the concrete sidewalk on the south-side of Hammersley Rd (in front of Sub-Zero), this pole will be moved by the responsible party and the concrete sidewalk and surrounding landscaping will be completed at the same time. We anticipate this remaining work will occur this Fall/Winter.  

September 23, 2024 Update

The Contractor is planning to perform final paving of the remaining sections of the Path and Hammersley Rd surface on Thursday (9/26) and Friday (9/27). The new asphalt pavement is driveable 3-4 hours after the pavement has been rolled. If you need immediate access out of your driveway, please plan accordingly and park outside the project limits. Any remaining 
landscape restoration will occur once paving is complete. 

September 6, 2024 Update

The Contractor is scheduled for asphalt paving the first layer of the road on Monday, September 16th. Paving of the Path (from Gilbert to Whitcomb) is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17th.  The remaining paving of the path (Whitcomb to the Frontage Rd) will occur later this fall once the utility poles have been moved. The new asphalt pavement is drive-able 3-4 hours after the pavement has been rolled. If you need immediate access out of your driveway, please plan accordingly and park outside the project limits.

City Brush collection will be delayed and is rescheduled to occur the morning of Thursday, September 19th. Due to asphalt paving earlier in the week, we ask residents to keep all brush off of the gravel base of the street and path until after paving has occurred in order to keep the gravel base clean and compacted so it is ready for asphalt paving. 

June 6, 2024 Update

The Contractor has completed the raised crossing of the Southwest Path at Hammersley Rd and re-opened the Southwest Path. Asphalt paving from Reetz Rd to the easterly project limits is anticipated to happen by June 14, after which regularly scheduled Metro bus service on Hammersley Rd from the W Beltline Frontage Rd to Reetz Rd will be restored. The Contractor continues underground sewer work on Hammersley Rd from Gilbert Rd to Reetz Rd and MG&E gas replacement work will also continue throughout the project limits.

Brush Collection will occur on Hammersley Rd within the construction limits as scheduled for the week of June 9th. The Contractor and the City Streets Division will work together to pick-up brush as best as possible given the active construction work. 

April 10, 2024 Update

Project Update

Work has begun on Hammersley Rd with a portion of the road already pulverized (asphalt pavement turned to gravel) and underground sewer work beginning at the Gilbert Rd intersection.

City Leaf & Yard Waste Pick-up

The Contractor has coordinated with the City Streets Division to allow for Leaf & Yard Waste Collection to occur on Monday, April 15th at 7:30am. Given the construction, there are specific instructions on setting out yard waste depending on the address.

For residents between 5101 Hammersley to the West (where the street HAS NOT been pulverized), residents shall follow standard operating procedure and place yard waste behind the curb and Streets Division will collect as usual.

For residents between 5101 Hammersley to the East (where the street HAS been pulverized), residents shall place all yard waste within the street (inside the curb) over the pulverized asphalt. The Contractor will then push all yard waste to the non-pulverized section of the road where Streets Division will pick it up.

This will be the only Leaf & Yard Waste Collection held this Spring. 

March 19, 2024 Update

The City of Madison is planning to begin construction on Hammersley Road (Gilbert Road to W Beltline Frontage Rd). The project is scheduled to begin the week of April 1, 2024. The Contractor for Hammersley Rd Phase 2 is Capitol Underground. Hammersley Rd will be closed to thru-traffic from Gilbert Rd to the W Beltline Frontage Rd but will remain open to local traffic (for residents)

 

Work will begin on the east-end of the project limits on Hammersley Rd between Reetz Rd and the W Beltline Frontage Rd. During this work, Metro buses will be detoured off Hammersley Rd on this block. In addition, during work impacting the Southwest Path crossing of Hammersley Rd, a path detour will be setup with signage to direct path users to use Reetz Rd, Freeport Rd and the Verona Frontage Rd to avoid construction. Madison Gas & Electric will begin their gas replacement work within the project limits prior to this date. 

September 18, 2023 Update

Phase 1 Update

The Contractor is planning to pave Hammersley Rd from Brookwood Rd/Rae Ln to Whitney Way on Tuesday, September 19th, including the new off-street path and the roadway. Final paving work may continue into the end of the week. After the paving rollers have gone over the new asphalt surface, the pavement is rideable within 3 hours. Pavement markings and terrace restoration will follow in the coming weeks, as well as final traffic signage along the entire project limits.

Phase 2 Update

The design for Phase 2 of Hammersley Rd (Gilbert Rd to the W Beltline Frontage Rd) is currently underway after the proposed design was approved in Fall 2022. The project is scheduled to be bid this Fall/Winter with construction on Phase 2 beginning in Spring 2024 and going until Fall 2024. Construction notification will be mailed out to impacted residents within Phase 2 ahead of the start of construction.

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