MacArthur Road, Larson Court, Sycamore Avenue Reconstruction

September 11, 2025 Update

The Transportation Commission (TC) approved Option B for Sycamore Avenue, along with maintaining the existing overnight parking restriction. The TC also approved the proposed street widths and the installation of sidewalks throughout the project area, as shown in the overview exhibit.

Next steps: project assessments will be mailed on September 19, 2025 to residents on MacArthur Road, MacArthur Court, Larson Court, and Sycamore Avenue. A Board of Public Works public hearing will be held on October 8, 2025 to consider approval of the Plans, Specifications, and Assessments for the project.

The public is encouraged to attend the hearing and share their input on the project.

MacArthur Road, Larson Court, Sycamore Avenue Reconstruction Overview Exhibit 

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Project Details

  • Location

    • 1450 MacArthur Rd
      Madison, WI 53714
  • Status

    In Design
  • Estimated Schedule

  • Impact

    Major
  • Alder District

    • District 3
  • Contract Number

Project Information

Project Overview

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The City is planning a 2026 reconstruction project for MacArthur Road (E Washington Avenue to the south end), MacArthur Court (MacArthur Road to the east end), Larson Court (west end to MacArthur Road), and Sycamore Avenue (MacArthur Road to Mendota Street). The project includes replacement of sanitary sewer main and laterals, water main and services, base course, driveway aprons, asphalt pavement, pavement markings, signs, improvement on pedestrian crossings, spot replace sidewalks as needed, and install new storm sewer, stormwater features, curb & gutter, and sidewalks. Duncan Drive and the south private street of MacArthur Road are going to be resurface to add new storm sewer. The widths of the street are MacArthur Road 22’ to the face of the curb down to Larson Court/ Sycamore intersection and then 24’ to the face of the curb to the south end of the street, MacArthur Curt and Larson Court are 20’ to the face of the curb with a cul-de-sac at the end, and Sycamore Avenue section without curb and gutter has three option to get feedback from the public and the section with curb and gutter is going to remain as existing.

Project Limits

MacArthur Rd from E Washington to S End

MacArthur Ct from MacArthur Rd to E End

Larson Ct from E End to MacArthur Rd

Sycamore Ave from MacArthur Rd to Mendota St

Project Schedule

Design: Spring/Summer/Fall 2025

Construction: 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 Meeting

Aug. 27, 2025 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation

Aug. 27, 2025 Public Information Meeting Recording

Project Questionnaire 

A project questionnaire is available. Please complete by 12 p.m., Sept. 2, 2025.

MacArthur Road, Larson Court, Sycamore Avenue Reconstruction Questionnaire

City Process, Meetings

Transportation Commission: Sept. 10, 2025

Board of Public Works: Oct. 8, 2025

Common Council: Oct. 28, 2025

Project Updates

September 11, 2025 Update

The Transportation Commission (TC) approved Option B for Sycamore Avenue, along with maintaining the existing overnight parking restriction. The TC also approved the proposed street widths and the installation of sidewalks throughout the project area, as shown in the overview exhibit.

Next steps: project assessments will be mailed on September 19, 2025 to residents on MacArthur Road, MacArthur Court, Larson Court, and Sycamore Avenue. A Board of Public Works public hearing will be held on October 8, 2025 to consider approval of the Plans, Specifications, and Assessments for the project.

The public is encouraged to attend the hearing and share their input on the project.

MacArthur Road, Larson Court, Sycamore Avenue Reconstruction Overview Exhibit 

September 3, 2025 Update

The design team will attend and present the project design to the Transportation Commission on Sept. 10, 2025 for approval. The design team will seek an option recommendation from the Transportation Commission.

Members of the public are encouraged to watch, register support/opposition, speak (3 minutes), and/or submit written comments. You can send an email to TransportationCommission@cityofmadison.com to voice your opinion for the project.

To register for the upcoming meeting enter the website https://www.cityofmadison.com/transportation/about/commission. If you register to speak, make sure the name you display in Zoom matches the name you registered under so staff know who to unmute when it’s your turn. TC meetings start at 5:00 pm and an individual project review starts based on its placement on the agenda. Public hearings start at 6:00 pm and you can join at any time.

View the overview exhibit with the preliminary design that is going to be presented to the Transportation Commission. 

MacArthur Road, Larson Court, Sycamore Avenue Reconstruction Overview Exhibit 

August 27, 2025 Update

Thank you to everyone who attended the Aug. 27, 2025 meeting. The meeting materials are now available: 

Aug. 27, 2025 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation

Aug. 27, 2025 Public Information Meeting Recording

July 29, 2025 Update

A project questionnaire is available. Please complete by 12 p.m., Sept. 2, 2025. 

MacArthur Road, Larson Court, Sycamore Avenue Reconstruction Questionnaire

A public information meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m., Aug. 27, 2025. Registration prior is required.

Aug. 27, 2025 Public Information Meeting Registration

October 2, 2024 Update

Thank you to everyone who attended the Oct. 1, 2024 neighborhood meeting. The meeting recording is now available: 

Oct. 1, 2024 Neighborhood Meeting Recording

September 9, 2024 Update

A pre-design information meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Oct. 1, 2024, via Zoom. Prior registration is required.

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