Starker Avenue Resurfacing with Utilities

Construction along Starker Avenue continues throughout the project. The contractor is finishing all underground work this week. After this week, all sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer installation will be completed.

The contractor has cut -in/shaped the street from Droster Road to Homberg Lane and is working toward Wendy Lane in preparation for concrete work. Crews will continue moving west along Starker Avenue to shape and prepare the rest of the street for concrete and asphalt pavement.

As sections of the roadway are prepared, concrete work, including curb and gutter as well as driveway aprons will be placed. All concrete work is expected to be completed by the end of July.

The project remains on schedule for completion by the end of August 2025.

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

Construction along Starker Avenue continues throughout the project. The contractor is currently installing the sanitary sewer main and laterals between Woodvale Drive and Wendy Lane. At the same time, water main installation is underway from Woodvale Drive to Vondron Road, and storm sewer main installation is progressing throughout the entire project area. 

All underground utility work is expected to be completed by early July.

In addition to utility work, the contractor has started cutting in and shaping the roadway at the intersection of Starker Avenue and Droster Road. As this underground work wraps up, crews will continue moving west along Starker Avenue to shape and prepare the rest of the street for concrete and asphalt pavement.

Once sections of the roadway are prepared, concrete work, including curb and gutter as well as driveway aprons will begin. This will start at Droster Road and continue westward.

The Contractor is in track to have the entire street cut in and shaped by the end of July.

The project remains on schedule for completion by the end of August 2025.

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

Construction along Starker Avenue continues from Homberg Avenue to Droster Road. Sanitary sewer and water main installation is currently underway and will continue through June. Storm sewer installation is scheduled to begin in June, followed by grading operations in preparation for concrete curb and gutter work.

Once the curb, gutter, and gravel base course are in place, the contractor will move to the next phase, installing sanitary sewer from Homberg Avenue to Woodvale Avenue.

The project remains on schedule for completion by the end of August 2025.

MG&E has completed their gas main replacement within the project limits. The Construction Inspector, Paul Lauby, 608-520-2378, plauby@cityofmadison.com will be the best on-site contact throughout construction.

Construction along Starker Avenue continues from National Avenue to Droster Road. Sanitary sewer installation will be completed  the week of April 21. Water main installation will start the week of April 28 and 1-2 weeks. Following water main installation, the Contractor will install storm sewer and as well as start grading operations in preparation for concrete curb and gutter. After the curb and gutter as well as gravel base course is placed, the Contractor will continue on the next phase on other blocks with sanitary sewer installation. The work is on schedule to be completed the end of August 2025. MG&E continues their work replacing gas main within the project limits and is anticipated to be complete by early May 2025. The Construction Inspector, Paul Lauby, 608-520-2378, plauby@cityofmadison.com will be the best on-site contact throughout construction.

Construction along Starker Avenue will start the week of April 7. Work start postcards have been mailed out to the neighborhood. The work consists of removing and replacing the existing pavement, base course, sanitary sewer and laterals, water main and reconnect water services to the new main, and storm sewer as well as spot replace curb and gutter, driveways, and sidewalk. The work will be completed by the end of August 2025. MG&E will also be replacing their gas main within the project limits during construction and potentially start at the end of March 2025. MGE’s work should be completed by the end of May 2025.

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

The City received the construction bids.  The next steps is for the Board of Public Works (12/18) and The Common Council (1/14) to approve the low bidder Coordination continues with private utilities (MGE, WIN) on their scope of work. Construction is planned for April-August 2025.

The design is complete and the project is currently advertised for Contractor bids. Coordination continues with private utilities (MGE, WIN) on their scope of work. Construction is planned for April-August 2025.

The design continues to work on final design and coordination with private utilities (MGE, WIN) on their scope of work. As that coordination continues, City Engineering has decided to move construction until 2025 and bid the project in the fall of 2024. Construction is anticipated April-August 2025.

The design team is working toward final design and anticipates the project be placed for contractor bids this June. The earliest that construction may start is September 2, 2024. The contractor will have the option to construct from Vondron Road to Droster Road in 2024 or elect to construct the entire project in 2025. When a contractor has been selected, more information will be posted.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Feb. 1, 2024 Public Information Meeting. The meeting materials are now available: 

Feb. 1, 2024 Public Information Meeting Recording

Please fill out this project questionnaire by 4 p.m., Feb. 8, 2024: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RM8ND6N 

A public information meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Feb. 1, 2024, via Zoom. Registration prior is required. 
Feb. 1, 2024 Public Information Meeting Registration

Please fill out this project questionnaire by 4 p.m., Feb. 8, 2024: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RM8ND6N 

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