1. The Engineering Division is closed December 31, 2025, to January 1, 2026, for New Year's.

    Emergency services are still available. If you have an emergency sewer backup, call (608) 266-4430.

South Charter Street Alley

December 15, 2025 Update

The design team will present the project to the Board of Public Works on Dec 17th, 2025.  Members of the public are encouraged to watch, register support/opposition, speak (3 minutes), and/or submit written comments to boardofpublicworks@cityofmadison.com.  Visit the Board of Public Works website to register for the upcoming meeting: https://www.cityofmadison.com/city-hall/committees/board-of-public-works.

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Project Details

  • Location

    • 1219 Regent St
      Madison, WI 53715
  • Project Type

  • Status

    In Design
  • Estimated Schedule

  • Impact

    Minor
  • Alder District

    • District 13
  • Contract Number

Project Information

Project Overview

The City is planning to reconstruct the South Charter Street Alley.

The project includes installation of new storm sewer, curb and gutter, gravel base, and asphalt pavement.

Project Limits

Easterly portion of South Charter Street Alley to South Charter Street

Project Schedule

Design: Fall 2025

Bids: Winter 2025/2026

Construction: Spring/Summer 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 hearings. Dates, times and locations are indicated below:

​​​​City Process, Meetings

Common Council January 13, 2026

Board of Public Works December 17, 2025

Business Resources

City of Madison Business Resource Guide for Construction 

Project Updates

December 15, 2025 Update

The design team will present the project to the Board of Public Works on Dec 17th, 2025.  Members of the public are encouraged to watch, register support/opposition, speak (3 minutes), and/or submit written comments to boardofpublicworks@cityofmadison.com.  Visit the Board of Public Works website to register for the upcoming meeting: https://www.cityofmadison.com/city-hall/committees/board-of-public-works.

October 16, 2025 Update

The City will begin public engagement in the fall of 2025.

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