Regent Street Reconstruction
January 29, 2026 Update
The design team plans to present the preferred alternative, the other alternatives evaluated during the planning process, and feedback received at the second public meeting to the Transportation Commission on March 4, 2026, for review and input. The public is encouraged to register and attend the meeting.
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Project Details
Project Information
Project Overview
The City is planning to reconstruct Regent Street (Randall Avenue to S. Park Street).
The project includes the replacement of a large box culvert, sanitary sewer and laterals, water main and reconnection of water services, storm sewer structures and laterals, street lighting, traffic signals, City fiber optic, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveway aprons, bus stops, gravel base, pavement, pavement marking, and signing. The water main replacement will extend beyond Randall Street toward Monroe Street. Madison Gas & Electric is planning to replace the gas main during the project. AT&T as well as Charter Communications and other communication companies may also replace facilities during the project.
Project Limits
Randall Avenue to S. Park Street
Project Schedule
Planning Phase: Summer/Fall/Winter/Spring 2025/2026
Preliminary Design: Spring/Summer/Fall 2026
Final Design: Fall/Winter 2026/2027
Bids Advertised: Winter 2027
Construction: Spring – Fall 2027, potential carry-over to 2028
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
Past Public Information Meetings
- Sept. 15, 2025 Public Information Meeting Recording
- Sept. 15, 2025 Public Information Meeting Presentation
- Jan. 26, 2026 Public Information Meeting Recording
- Jan. 26, 2026 Public Information Meeting Presentation
Questionnaire
None at this time.
City Process, Meetings
Transportation Commission:
December 3, 2025 - gain feedback on the first public meeting and questionnaire comments.
March 4, 2026 - gain feedback on the preferred alternative
TBD - potential approval of the preferred alternative
TBD - potential introduction of a resolution to approve the preferred alternative
TBD - potential approval of the resolution for the preferred alternative
TBD - potential approval of the resolution for the preferred alternative
Business Resources
Project Updates
January 29, 2026 Update
The design team plans to present the preferred alternative, the other alternatives evaluated during the planning process, and feedback received at the second public meeting to the Transportation Commission on March 4, 2026, for review and input. The public is encouraged to register and attend the meeting.
January 27, 2026 Update
Thank you to everyone who attended the Jan. 26, 2026 Public Information Meeting. The meeting materials are now available:
January 26, 2026 Update
Reminder: Join us virtually tonight!
A public information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Jan. 26, 2026, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.
Jan. 26, 2026 Public Information Meeting Registration
City Traffic Engineering and City Engineering presented the project to the Transportation Commission on December 5, 2026, to receive feedback and to share public engagement input from the September public meeting and survey.
Here is a link to the key takeaways from the September public engagement: Regent St Survey Key Takeaways
December 23, 2025 Update
A public information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Jan. 26, 2026, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.
Jan. 26, 2026 Public Information Meeting Registration
City Traffic Engineering and City Engineering presented the project to the Transportation Commission on December 5, 2026, to receive feedback and to share public engagement input from the September public meeting and survey.
Here is a link to the key takeaways from the September public engagement: Regent St Survey Key Takeaways
November 20, 2025 Update
A public information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Jan. 26, 2026, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.
September 16, 2025 Update
Thank you to everyone who attended the Sept. 15, 2025 Public Information Meeting. The meeting materials are now available:
Sept. 15, 2025 Public Information Meeting Recording
Sept. 15, 2025 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
Questionnaire
Please complete the project questionnaire by Sept. 22, 2025:
Regent Street Reconstruction Questionnaire
August 21, 2025 Update
Please complete the project questionnaire by Sept. 22, 2025:
Regent Street Reconstruction Questionnaire
The City will host a public information meeting at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15, 2025, via Zoom. During the meeting, City staff will discuss the upcoming construction project. Registration prior is required.
Sept. 15, 2025 Public Information Meeting Registration
A public survey will be posted at the end of August 2025 ahead of the public meeting to rather public feedback about Regent Street.
August 8, 2025 Update
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The City will host a public information meeting at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15, 2025, via Zoom. During the meeting, City staff will discuss the upcoming construction project. Registration prior is required.
Sept. 15, 2025 Public Information Meeting Registration
A public survey will be posted at the end of August 2025 ahead of the public meeting to rather public feedback about Regent Street.