Engineering

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6/6/2022 Update:
Work the Week of June 6, 2022

• Inside lane restrictions in both the eastbound and westbound directions will be in place throughout the week. Additional center lane closures may be necessary to complete the work; however, these closures will only occur during off-peak travel periods between 9 AM to 3 PM.
• The contractor will continue removing existing medians and placing gravel in preparation for temporary roadway widening. This work will be taking place at various locations throughout the project limits from an area west of Shorewood Blvd. to approximately ¼ mile east of University Bay Dr.
• The contractor will complete installing and begin testing temporary traffic signals at Shorewood Blvd., Marshall Ct. and University Bay Dr.
• The contractor plans to install traffic control devices and begin water main adjustments on University Bay Dr.
• Note that there will continue to be an increase in trucks entering and leaving the work zone during the median removal operations. Please use caution and do not follow the trucks into the work zone.

Work the Week of June 13, 2022

• Inside lane restrictions in both the eastbound and westbound directions will be in place throughout the week to allow for final shaping and asphalt paving of the medians. Additional center lane closures may be necessary to complete the work; however, these closures will only occur during off-peak travel periods between 9 AM to 3 PM.
• Traffic control devices will remain in place and water main adjustments on University Bay Dr. will continue during the week.

Traffic Impacts

• The multi-use path on the north side of University Ave. will remain open until late July at which time a signed detour route will be put in place while the new pedestrian overpass is being constructed over University Bay Dr. Sidewalks may require short term closures at times. Advisory signs will be in place to notify pedestrians of sidewalk closures and alternate routes. Note that the work is weather dependent and may be subject to change.
• Please be aware that there is ongoing private utility work occurring within the project limits that may not be included on this update for the University Ave. roadway construction. If you require additional information on the private utility work, please provide your inquiry to ENComments@cityofmadison.com and the University Ave. project team will put you in direct contact with the appropriate private utility company performing the work.

Univ Ave (Shore-Univ Bay Dr) Roll Plot Exhibit 
 

The residents and businesses impacted by the University Avenue project is welcome to attend a monthly coordination meeting to discuss the University Avenue construction project. The coordination meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m., 3230 University Avenue, Suite No. 7. The first meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m.-12 p.m., June 8, 2022. Integrity Grading and Excavating will give a construction schedule update at each meeting followed by an open platform for any questions and/or concerns with the ongoing construction operations. 

Project Overview

University Ave is scheduled for reconstruction from Shorewood Boulevard/Hill St to University Bay Drive/Farley Ave. The City of Madison is jointly participating with the Village of Shorewood Hills on the design and construction. The project includes reconstruction of pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk as necessary, street lighting, traffic signals, water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer.  Alternatives to improve pedestrian & bicycle connectivity, bus rapid transit initiatives and stormwater drainage have been reviewed, and the project plans have been updated to include a new pedestrian & bike overpass of University Bay Dr., a widened sidewalk along the southerly side of University Ave., and a 96-inch storm sewer pipe to help improve drainage in the area.  The project continues to be coordinated with the City’s planning efforts for bus rapid transit.

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University Bay Overpass Alternative
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Project Limits

Shorewood Boulevard/Hill St to University Bay Drive/Farley Ave.

Project Limits Map

Project Schedule

Construction is scheduled for 2022.

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 and times are indicated below:

Public Information Meetings

There is also an in-person Public Information Meeting scheduled for 4-6 p.m., May 3, at the Best Western Plus Inntowner, Bascom Meeting Room, 2424 University Ave.

• March 11, 2021 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
• March 11, 2021 Public Information Meeting Recording
• Univ Ave (Shore-Univ Bay Dr) Roll Plot Exhibit 
• Dec. 18, 2019 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
• Dec. 18, 2019 Public Information Meeting Display Photo
• June 13, 2019 Public Information Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
• June 13, 2019 Public Information Meeting Preliminary Plan Overview
• The residents and businesses impacted by the University Avenue project is welcome to attend a monthly coordination meeting to discuss the University Avenue construction project. The coordination meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m., 3230 University Avenue, Suite No. 7. The first meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m.-12 p.m., June 8, 2022. Integrity Grading and Excavating will give a construction schedule update at each meeting followed by an open platform for any questions and/or concerns with the ongoing construction operations. 

City Meetings, Process

Board of Public Works: June 16, 2021

Transportation Commission: April 15, 2020

Common Council: July 6, 2021