Sherman Ave. and McGuire St. Reconstruction
August 10, 2026 Update
The scope of the reconstruction project has shrunk and the project schedule has been pushed. See updated Project Information section. The project will go to the Board of Public Works for approval Sept. 23 and then Common Council Oct. 6.
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Project Information
Project Overview
The City is planning reconstruction of Sherman Ave from McGuire St to Burrows Road and McGuire St. from Sherman Ave. to Fordem Ave in 2027. The project improvements include replacement of sanitary sewer main and laterals, storm sewer main, water main and services, existing pavement and pavement base, curb and gutter, driveway aprons, sidewalk and pavement markings.
Project Limits
- Sherman Ave – McGuire Street to Burrows Road
- McGuire St – Sherman Ave to Fordem Ave
Project Schedule
- Design: Summer/Fall 2026
- Bid Advertised: Winter 2026/2027
- Construction: April 2027-August 2027
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
March 16, 2026 Public Information Meeting Presentation
March 16, 2026 Public Information Meeting Recording
Questionnaire
A residential questionnaire is available. Please complete by 5 p.m., March 23, 2026.
Sherman Ave., N. Sherman Ave., McGuire Street Reconstruction Questionnaire
City Process, Meetings
Board of Public Works: 9/23/2026
Common Council: 10/6/2026
Business Resources
City of Madison Business Resource Guide for Construction PDF
Project Updates
August 10, 2026 Update
The scope of the reconstruction project has shrunk and the project schedule has been pushed. See updated Project Information section. The project will go to the Board of Public Works for approval Sept. 23 and then Common Council Oct. 6.
March 16, 2026 Update
Thank you to everyone who attended the March 16, 2026 Public Information Meeting. The meeting materials are now available:
March 16, 2026 Update
REMINDER: Join us virtually tonight:
A public information meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., March 16, 2026, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.
February 26, 2026 Update
Questionnaire
A residential questionnaire is available. Please complete by 5 p.m., March 23, 2026.
Sherman Ave., N. Sherman Ave., McGuire Street Reconstruction Questionnaire
February 10, 2026 Update
This is a newly created project page related to the Sherman Ave, N. Sherman Ave, and McGuire Street reconstruction project scheduled for 2026. Currently, City staff is working on design.
A public information meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., March 16, 2026, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.