South Franklin Ave., Ridge Road, Sylvan Ave. Reconstruction

Project Overview

The City is planning to reconstruct S. Franklin Ave (Speedway Rd to Regent St), Ridge Rd (Glenway St to S. Franklin Ave), and Sylvan Ave (West End to S. Franklin Ave).

The project includes the replacement of the sanitary sewer and laterals, water main, storm sewer main and laterals, gravel base, asphalt pavement, and pavement markings. New curb and gutter will be installed on both sides of all streets. The addition of sidewalks on both sides of the streets will be evaluated in accordance with the Complete Green Streets Guide, as well as for potential impacts to trees.

Curb ramps at intersections will be replaced or added to improve accessibility for pedestrians crossing the streets.

Once design begins, coordination with Madison Gas & Electric will be necessary to define their scope of work, including any potential gas and electric replacements.

Project Limits

S. Franklin Ave – Speedway Rd to Regent St

Ridge Rd – Glenway St to S. Franklin Ave 

Sylvan Ave – West End to S. Franklin Ave

Project Schedule 

Design: Fall/Winter 2026/2027

Bids Advertised: Spring 2027

Construction: Summer – Fall 2027, potential for work carrying to Spring 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 will be posted when available. 

Public Information Meetings 

The City will begin with the public engagement in the summer of 2026 and preliminary design in the fall of 2026.

​City Process, Meetings

Common Council Information will be posted when available. 

Board of Public Works Information will be posted when available.

Business Resources

City of Madison Business Resource Guide for Construction