Here’s your Monday morning round up of various local government newsletters, announcements etc.
Kinda sparse this week . . . not sure why, but here’s what I have.
MADISON PARKS
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John Nolen Drive Construction Update
Latest Update 4/3/2026
General Project Information
The John Nolen Drive project includes reconstructing John Nolen Drive and six bridges that span the causeway. New curb and gutter with a raised median separating northbound and southbound traffic will narrow traffic lanes to calm high traffic speeds. The Capital City Trail will be moved further from the roadway with the addition of three new bridge structures, increasing pedestrian safety and greenspace along the corridor. The trail will also be widened, increasing the capacity of the trail, with separate paths for bikes and foot traffic.
Project Schedule
- Stage 2 Start Date: November 24, 2025
- Anticipated Stage 2 Completion: August 2026
Current Stage / Traffic Impacts
Stage 2
Work entails reconstructing southbound John Nolen Drive, reconstructing three bridges on the causeway, and the Basset to Bedford pedestrian path.
- John Nolen Dr restricted to one lane each direction on existing northbound lanes
- No left turns from Broom St to John Nolen Dr
- Nighttime full closures (causeway only) anticipated for bridge girder installation
North Shore Dr intersection
Phase 1 work entails reconstructing inbound/westbound lanes of the North Shore Dr intersection extending roughly 400 feet west of the WSOR rail crossing.
- North Shore Dr (inbound only) closed between John Nolen Dr and S Bedford St
Upcoming Work/ Traffic Impacts
S Broom St intersection – starting April 6
Phase 1 work entails reconstructing outbound/eastbound lanes of S Broom St.
- Broom St (outbound only) closed between W Wilson St and John Nolen Dr
S Broom St intersection – Phase 2
Phase 2 work entails reconstructing inbound/westbound lanes of S Broom St. Work will occur after inbound North Shore Dr reopens to traffic. Anticipated start is late-April.
- Broom St (full closure) closed between W Wilson St John Nolen Dr
- Bike and pedestrian traffic detoured to North Shore during railroad reconstruction. Railroad work performed by others under contract with WSOR.
- A temporary “all way stop” will be installed at the S Bedford St/North Shore Dr intersection to address an anticipated increase of vehicle traffic
North Shore Dr intersection – Phase 2
Phase 2 work entails reconstructing outbound/eastbound lanes of North Shore. Work will occur after S Broom St reopens to traffic. Anticipated start is early-June
- North Shore Dr (full closure) closed between S Bedford St and John Nolen Dr
- Bike and pedestrian traffic detoured to S Broom St during railroad reconstruction. Railroad work performed by others under contract with WSOR.
Work Week of 4/6/26 ***EB S Broom St to Close***
- North bridge
- Pile driving for south abutment
- Frame south abutment
- Middle bridge
- Pier pile template installation
- Pile driving for pier
- South bridge
- Frame pier cap
- Storm sewer installation and grading on WB North Shore Dr
- Curb and gutter installation on WB North Shore Dr
- Pavement removal on EB S Broom St
Work Week of 4/13/26
- North bridge
- Set girders (span 1)
- Middle bridge
- Pile driving north abutment
- South bridge
- Set girders
- Begin framing deck
- Storm sewer installation on EB S Broom St
Motorist Impacts
- All vehicles on John Nolen Dr use existing northbound lanes between Lakeside St and the Monona Terrace.
- Both directions of traffic are reduced to one lane prior to entering the active work zone.
- Signs have been installed on both end of the project to provide direction on where to “zipper merge”. Motorists should utilize all lanes and avoid early merging.
- Motorists are reminded the statutory speed limit has been reduced to 25mph for the duration of the project. The state of Wisconsin doubles fines in construction or work zones when workers are present. These doubled fines apply not only to speeding, but also other traffic violations such as unsafe lane changes or failure to yield.
Pedestrian/Bike Impacts
- The temporary crosswalk on the north side of Broom St is in place and will be the only crossing at Broom St until the project is complete. Sidewalk along the southern side of Broom St is closed.
- The Capital City Trail remains open. No additional trail disruptions are anticipated until July of 2026. Cyclists are encouraged to dismount from their bikes when crossing active construction zones near S Broom St and North Shore Dr.
Waterway Impacts
- A navigable channel will be open for the duration of the project under the middle set of bridges. The channel has red and green buoys to aid navigation and regulatory buoys to delineate hazards. No other channels will be open and waterway users should avoid entering area with active construction
Please be alert when traveling along the John Nolen Drive corridor. Please note that some work is dependent on weather and may be subject to change. Thank you in advance for your patience throughout this project.
Progress Photos
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PROJECT UPDATES – CITY OF MADISON
Fire Station 08 Generator
Location: 3945 Lien Rd
Estimated Schedule: January 1, 2026 – December 1, 2026
Project Overview
Installation of a fixed, onsite emergency generator that will activate and power the fire station in the event of a power failure.
Project Schedule
City User Agency: City of Madison Fire
Planning and Design: January – August 2026
Construction: September – December 2026
West Police District Station Generator
Location: 1710 McKenna Blvd.
Estimated Schedule: January 1, 2026 – December 1, 2026
Project Overview
Installation of a fixed, onsite emergency generator that will activate and power the station in the event of a power failure.
Project Schedule
City User Agency: Madison Police Department
Planning and Design: January – April 2026
Construction: May – December 2026
Solar PV – Fire Station 09
Location: 201 N. Midvale Blvd.
Estimated Schedule: August 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025
April 10, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026 Update
The GreenPower crew has started installing the rooftop PV system.
Pheasant Branch Enhancement
Location: 8308 Excelsior Dr
Estimated Schedule: May 30, 2023 – November 30, 2026
April 10, 2026 Update
Work will begin on Monday, April 13th at Deming Way and Blackhawk Rd. This intersection will be closed while storm sewer is upsized in this area.
For more information, see the Fact Sheet.
West Towne Shared-Use Path – Phase 2b
Location: 7309 W Towne Way
Estimated Schedule: June 5, 2028 – September 29, 2028
April 10, 2026 Update
Thank you to everyone who attended the April 9, 2026 Public Information Meeting. The meeting materials are now available:
Solar PV – CDA Truax Apartments
Location: 8 Straubel Ct.
Estimated Schedule: March 1, 2023 – March 31, 2026
April 10, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026 Update
The PV systems on thirteen of the fifteen buildings are active and producing power. The remaining two buildings will be commissioned within a week.
Normal Hall at Olin Park Rehabilitation
Location: 1156 Olin-Turville Court
April 9, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026 Update
The rehabilitation project has been placed on hold.
Due to an active roof leak, Engineering will bid a roof replacement project for construction during the fall of 2026. This roof replacement scope was originally part of the rehabilitation project.
Engineering may also bid a floor removal project to occur during the fall of 2026 to allow assessment of the existing framing members.
MacArthur Road, Larson Court, Sycamore Avenue Reconstruction
MG&E has begun their gas main and lateral upgrade along the project limits this week.
The work for this year is going to be for MacArthur Road from E Washington to Sycamore Avenue, MacArthur Court, and Duncan Drive.
Additionally, MG&E plans to relocate existing poles that are in conflict with the proposed reconstruction project. This work is anticipated to start later this Spring. For questions regarding this work, please contact Matt Colvin, matt.colving@mge.com, 872-223-2637.
Streets Sycamore Facility Lighting and Electrical Upgrade
Location: 4602 Sycamore Avenue
Project Overview
Implement a comprehensive modernization of the facility’s lighting infrastructure by removing the existing legacy lighting equipment and installing high‑efficiency LED fixtures, advanced lighting controls, and associated electrical components. The scope includes upgrading Electrical distribution as needed, integrating automated control systems for improved energy management, and ensuring full compliance with current lighting standards and sustainability objectives.
Project Schedule
City User Agency: City of Madison Streets Division
1st Advertisement of Bid: TBD
Bid Due Date: TBD
Construction Start Date: TBD
Expected Completion Date: December TBD
“All information regarding dates/times/locations are informational and should be verified with official bidding documents posted on Bid Express.”
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:
City Process Meetings
TBD
Central Library Lighting Retrofit
Location: 201 W. Mifflin St.
Estimated Schedule: January 2, 2024 – December 31, 2025
April 9, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026
A new mockup fixture was received and will be installed shortly. Design for staff areas is progressing.
Fire Station 6 Tenant Build Out
Location: 810 West Badger Rd.
Estimated Schedule: March 3, 2025
April 8, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026 Update
OPN Architects was selected to lead the design team for the Fire Station 6 Tenant Build Out project. OPN Architects coordinates fire station space needs with Potter Lawson, the architecture firm designing the overall CDA development at Park and Badger. The design of the CDA development “core and shell” is slightly ahead of the design on the fire station interior project.
Bartillon Shelter
Location: 1904 Bartillon Dr
Estimated Schedule: May 2, 2022 – January 30, 2026
April 8, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026 Update
Furniture install was completed. Punchlist and final occupancy issues are mostly resolved. The City and the shelter operator are finalizing the operating agreement. The public art install is progressing. The shelter is on track to open Summer 2026. Visit the project’s Flickr page for photo updates.
Engineering Operations Facility Locker Room Renovation
Location: 1600 Emil Street
Estimated Schedule: October 27, 2025 – April 30, 2026
April 7, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026 Update
Work has progressed – CMU walls were laid up, plumbing rough-ins were installed, doors and frames were set, walls were repaired and painted, ceiling grid was installed, plumbing fixtures were placed and accessories were installed. The construction should be complete by the beginning of May.
Watch the renovation progress on the Engineering Operations Facility Locker Room Renovation Flickr page.
Bolz Conservatory Repairs
Location: 3330 Atwood Avenue
Estimated Schedule: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
April 7, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026 Update
The consultant team continues to prepare construction drawings and specifications. A preliminary construction cost estimate was recently provided which allows the City to request funding and establish a construction schedule.
West Dayton Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Location: Address Location: 601 West Dayton Street
Estimated Schedule: April 1, 2026 – September 1, 2026
April 6, 2026 Update
A contractor has been selected to complete this project. Work is expected to be completed this spring/summer (2026) following completion of the Hawthorne Court Reconstruction project. This website will be updated once construction on West Dayton Street officially begins.
Buffalo Trail, Barron Court, Green Lake Pass
Location: 5117 Buffalo Trail
Estimated Schedule: April 6, 2026 – June 26, 2026
April 6, 2026 Update
The following is a message from the Streets Division regarding April 19 and May 10 yard waste pickup:
If you are planning on setting out yard waste for the April 19 or May 10 set out date, you will need to place your yard waste into paper leaf & lawn bags. If you have additional yard waste pickup questions, please contact the Streets Division’s west office. Brush collection will not be affected during construction.
Madison Municipal Building Flagpole Replacement
Location: 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Estimated Schedule: December 2, 2024 – December 31, 2026
April 6, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026 Update
The City received one bid that was opened and not accepted due to the cost being over budget. Engineering will look for options to reduce costs and rebid the project in the future.
Imagination Center at Reindahl Park
Location: 1818 Portage Road
Estimated Schedule: April 28, 2025 – July 31, 2026
April 6, 2026 Update
April 01, 2026 WMTV 15 News.com
A Madison library inside a park: Construction progress continues on Imagination Center
Visit the project’s Flickr album to view progress photos during construction along with the live construction site camera.
Madison Police Department – South District and Police Evidence Operations
Location: 2120 Fish Hatchery Road
Estimated Schedule: April 1, 2025 – December 31, 2030
April 6, 2026 Update
Quarter 2 2026 Update
Candidate interviews for Architect and Engineering (A/E) design services have been completed. Engberg Anderson Architects is the selected design firm. The A/E contract approvals are in final review and approvals. The predesign phase is planned to begin in April 2026 that will include space programming and preliminary site planning. Completion of the predesign phase is planned in August 2026.
WATER MAIN FLUSHING
Water Main Flushing plans beginning Monday April 13th (all flushing is daytime unless otherwise noted)
MAP: https://www.cityofmadison.com/
East (Area15) – North of E Washington Ave. between Aberg Ave. and Pennsylvania Ave.
East (Area 24) – Blair St. to the Yahara River north of E Washington Ave.
South (Area18) – Fish Hatchery Rd. to John Nolen Dr. north of the Beltline
West (Area12) – East of Whitney Way between Mineral Point Rd. and the Beltline
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Questions: Shayne Santi, 261-9128
Flushing Information Line: 261-9178
DETAILS:
Area 15 (East): 5-7 runs per day
Run ID Run Description
15044 Commercial (East Washington to Algoma St)
15044.1 McCormick Ave from E Washington to Commercial
15045 Commercial From E Washington to McCormick and North on McCormick
15046 North Oak St, Aberg Ave, and Shopko Dr
15047 North of Shopko Dr Around and Behind the Store
15048 Commercial from Algoma St to Packers Ave
15049 Oak St from Commercial to Hoard St
15050 North Lawn S of Commercial and Hoard St from North Lawn to East End
15051 McCormick Ave, Commercial Ave, Algoma St
15052 Oak St from E Washington to Hoard St
15053 Pawling St form Commercial to E Johnson St
15054 Kedzie St from Commercial to E Dayton St
15055 Hoard St and Stang St to the South End
15056.1 Hoard St and Maywood St to South End
15056.2 Fairfield Pl from Kedzie to Maywood
15056.3 Stang St from Commercial to Hoard
15056.4 Maywood St from Commercial to Hoard
15057 Hoard St from Maywood to 5th
15058 6th St North of Hoard St
15059 North St -( Hoard to Commercial)
15060 8th St N of Hoard St and Scofield St
15061 North St – E Johnson St (Hoard to E Washington)
15062 North Lawn Av (E Johnson to Hoard)
15063 Upham St (North to Seventh)
15064 Seventh St (Hoard to E Johnson)
15065 Eastlawn Ct (Kedzie to North)
15066 E Dayton St (Kedzie to North)
15067 North Lawn – Coolidge (Commercial to W of Oak)
15068 Pawling – Dahle (Commercial to Oak)
15069 Kedzie St (Commercial to Coolidge)
15070 Stang St (Commercial to Coolidge)
15071 North St – Myrtle St (Mayer to Kedzie)
15072.1 Moland Oak to North
15073 Dahle St (Oak to Dexter)
15074 Coolidge – Packers (Oak to Roth)
15075 Myrtle – Packers (Oak to Roth)
Area 24 (East): 5-7 runs per day
Run ID Run Description
24584 E Johnson St – Brearly to Few
24585 N Brearly St – Johnson to Washington
24586.1 E Mifflin St – Brearly to Ingersoll
24586.2 E Mifflin St – Ingersoll to Dickinson
24587 N Ingersoll St – Washington to Dayton
24588 N Ingersoll St – Johnson to Dayton
24589 Curtis Ct
24590 N Few St – Johnson to Mifflin
24590.1 N Few St – E Washington Ave to E Mifflin St
24591 E Johnson St – Few to Baldwin
24592.1 N Baldwin St – Johnson to Dayton
24592.2 N Baldwin St – E Johnson St to E Washington
24593 E Datyon – Brearly to Thornton
24594 N Thornton Ave – Johnson to Dayton
24595 E Dayton – Baldwin to Thornton
24596 N Dickinson St – Washington to Dayton
24596.2 N Dickinson St – Johnson to Dayton
24599 Sherman Ave – Brearly to Marston
24600 N Ingersoll St – Johnson to Sherman
24600.1 Ingersoll St (E Johnson to E Gorham)
24601 N Few St – Johnson to Sherman
24602 Elizabeth St – Few to Ingersoll
24602.2 Leitch Ct
24603 Elizabeth St and Jean St
24604 N Baldwin St – Johnson to Sherman
24605 Sidney St – Elizabeth to Sherman
24606 Elizabeth St – Baldwin to Few
24607 Marston Ave – Johnson to Sherman 8″
24608 Sherman Ave – Marston to Thornton
Area 18 (South): 6-8 runs per day
Run ID Run Description
18059 Sundstrom St – Nygard St
18059.1 Sunny Meade Ln
18059.2 Peony Dr (E of N Rusk Av)
18059.3 E Rusk Av (N Rusk Av – Beltline Ct)
18059.4 Fairgrounds Dr – W Expo Mall – Coliseum Rd N
18060 Fairgrounds Dr – Alliant Energy Center Way – Rimrock Rd
18061 E Rusk Av (Rimrock Rd – Beltline Ct)
18062 Fairgrounds Dr – Veterans Dr – Coliseum Rd N
18064 Beltline Ct (N of E Rusk Av)
18065 Granada Wy – Pheasant Ridge Trl
18067 Deer Valley Rd – Ski Ln
18069 Country Rose Ct (N of Deer Valley Rd)
18070 Extender (NW of Deer Valley Rd)
18071 Extender (NW of Deer Valley Rd)
18072 Pheasant Ridge Trl
18073 Fish Hatchery Rd (Plaenert Dr – Union Pacific RR)
18074 Plaenert Dr (Fish Hatchery Rd – S Park St)
18074.1 Culmen St (E of Fish Hatchery Rd)
18074.2 Water Main between Fish Harchery Rd and North Ave
18075 Fish Hatchery Rd – Badger Rd
18076 Catalpa Rd – W Badger Rd
18076.1 Catalpa Cir
18077 Sequoia Trl – Cypress Way – W Badger Rd
18077.1 Cypress Way
18078 Magnolia Ln – Cypress Way – Huges Pl
18079 Hackberry Ln (Magnolia Ln – Sequoia Trail)
18079.1 Magnolia Cir
18080 S Park St – W Badger Rd
18080.1 S Park St – Badger Pkwy
18080.2 W Badger Rd (S Park St – Catalpa Rd)
18081 Union Pacific RR (Fish Hatchery Rd – W Badger Rd)
18082 W Badger Rd -Catalpa Rd
18083 Parker Pl – Fiedler Ln
18084 Fiedler Ln (S of W Badger Rd)
18085 Perry St – Ann St
18086 Fish Hatchery Rd – Ann St
18087 Petra Pl (W of Fish Hatchery Rd)
18087.1 Alrita Ct
18088.1 Damon Rd and W Beltline Frontage Rd
18088.2 Emil St – W Beltline Hwy (S side Frontage Rd)
18088.3 1600 Emil St
Area 12 (West): 3-5 runs per day
Run ID Run Description
12134 Constitution Ln – Tokay Blvd – Caldy Pl
12135 Segoe Rd – Tokay to Hillview
12136 Hilton Dr & Phillip Ln
12137 Laub Ln & Berwin Ln
12138 Hilton Dr & Ascot Ln
12139 Groton Ln
12140 Tocora Ln – Hilton to Segoe
12141 Mineau Pkwy
12142 Hilltop – Mineral Point to Segoe
12143 Segoe – Hillview to Tocora
12144 Hillview Ter
12145 Edward Ter – Tokay to Hillview
12146 Hilltop Dr – Tokay to Ames
12147 Segoe – Hillview to Mineral Point
12148 Segoe – Mineral Point to Hilltop
12149 Agnes Dr
12150 Piper Dr
12151 Ames St
12152 Orchard Dr – Mineral Point to Piper Dr
12153 Orchard Dr – Odana to Ames St
12154 Charles Ln – Odana to Ames St
12155 Charles Ln – Keating Ter to Ames St
12156 Woodside Ter – Tokay to Keating Ter
12157 Togstad Glen – Tokay to Keating
12158 Midvale – Tokay to Keating Ter
12159 Keating Ter and Woods End
12160 Mineral Point – Midvale to Parklawn
12161 Mineral Point – Orchard to Parklawn