Hawthorne Court Road Reconstruction
February 27, 2026 Update
R.G. Huston Company, Inc. was awarded the project contract. They are anticipating to mobilize for construction on Hawthorne Ct the week of May 2, 2026, pending weather conditions. The Contractor will first start by setting up the project traffic control and preparing the site for construction. Following site preparation, they will begin excavating and installing the new sanitary sewer main and laterals which is anticipated to be completed by the end of March. Following sanitary sewer work, the contractor will continue underground utility construction of water main and storm sewer installations. Allowed working hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday – Saturday and 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Sundays.
During construction, Hawthorne Ct will be closed to through traffic. No street parking is allowed on Hawthorne Ct. The Parking Division will supply residents with free parking permits for one month during construction. Requests for permits can be made by calling the Parking Division at 608-266-4761 or emailing monthlyparking@cityofmadison.com. The Contractor will notify impacted residents prior to their driveway access being closed for an extended period of time (e.g. underground utility work, concrete drive apron curing, etc.)
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Project Information
Project Overview
The City plans to reconstruct Hawthorne Court between University Avenue and State Street. The proposed project includes replacement of underground utilities (storm sewer and sanitary sewer) as well as replacement/installation of street infrastructure such as roadway base, concrete pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveway aprons, and lighting.
Project Limits
University Avenue to State Street
Project Schedule
Design: Summer/Fall 2023
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 information meetings and public hearings. Dates, times and locations are indicated below:
Public Information Meetings
- July 18, 2023 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
- July 18, 2023 Public Information Meeting Recording
City Process, Meetings
- Transportation Commission: July 26, 2023
- Board of Public Works: Aug. 23, 2023
- Common Council: Sept. 5, 2023
Additional Resources
The City of Madison is pursuing a new development opportunity for the State Street Campus Garage that will be a mixed-use project containing an intercity bus terminal, public parking structure, ground floor retail, and student housing. This multi-agency project includes Engineering, Parking Utility, and the Economic Development Division of DPCED.
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Project Updates
February 27, 2026 Update
R.G. Huston Company, Inc. was awarded the project contract. They are anticipating to mobilize for construction on Hawthorne Ct the week of May 2, 2026, pending weather conditions. The Contractor will first start by setting up the project traffic control and preparing the site for construction. Following site preparation, they will begin excavating and installing the new sanitary sewer main and laterals which is anticipated to be completed by the end of March. Following sanitary sewer work, the contractor will continue underground utility construction of water main and storm sewer installations. Allowed working hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday – Saturday and 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Sundays.
During construction, Hawthorne Ct will be closed to through traffic. No street parking is allowed on Hawthorne Ct. The Parking Division will supply residents with free parking permits for one month during construction. Requests for permits can be made by calling the Parking Division at 608-266-4761 or emailing monthlyparking@cityofmadison.com. The Contractor will notify impacted residents prior to their driveway access being closed for an extended period of time (e.g. underground utility work, concrete drive apron curing, etc.)
August 25, 2023 Update
The project was presented at the 8/23/2023 Board of Public Works meeting. The Board approved the plans, specifications, and assessments.