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Rutledge Street Reconstruction
May 24, 2024 Update
City Engineering would like to inform that the street reconstruction has been moved from 2024 to 2025. As mentioned in the last update when putting together the final design, Rutledge St ended requiring a significant amount of new storm sewer to be installed to address drainage issues. This additional new storm sewer is directly in conflict with MG&E gas main and services, because both utilities are going to be at the same depth underground. MG&E is working on their final plans and needs to resolve these conflicts first so that the construction on Rutledge St can progress safely and efficiently. Given the number for the anticipated conflicts, we know it will take MG&E several weeks to complete the work, but specifics on their final plans are still not known. Another factor is the availability for construction crew on MG&E as currently they are working on other City projects that are already underway, along with private developments needing services, and works in other communities that they serve.
Compared to other projects where streets with multiple blocks to work, the City’s contractor and MG&E can sometimes coordinate the crew and be working at the same time. However Rutledge St has very limited space to work, few access points, and several driveways that need access for majority of the project. It would not be reasonable to fit all the materials (pipes, gravel, etc.), the equipment, trucking access, and the resident’s access through Rutledge St project area for both the City’s contractor and MG&E’s contractor to complete all the work at the same time.
We are anticipating the MG&E work will likely take place this fall and potentially early 2025. The City’s project is likely to start once weather conditions allows. With the uncertainty on finals plans and the crew availability in the immediate future, it won’t be possible to complete all the work on Rutledge St this year, and wanted to communicate that as soon as it became clear.
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Project Information
Project Overview
![Map showing project limits as Division Street from Rutledge St to Oakridge Ave. And Yahara Place, from intersection on Russell Street and bend on 2034 Yahara Place.](https://www.cityofmadison.com/sites/default/files/styles/non_cropped_lg/public/engineering/images/projects/Rutledge%20St_122023.jpg?itok=bhWgo_ba)
The project will include replacement of the asphalt pavement, gravel base, curb & gutter, and spot replacement for sidewalk and driveway aprons as well as pedestrian crossing improvements. The project also includes replacement of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main, street signs, and pavement markings.
Resurfacing on Division Street (Rutledge Street to Oakridge Avenue) includes removing and replacing the asphalt pavement.
Two spot pavement replacements on Yahara Place to lower sanitary structures.
Project Exhibit
Project Limits
Rutledge St - Riverside Dr to Division St
Division St - Rutledge St to Oakridge Ave
Yahara Pl - Intersection on Russell St and bend on 2034 Yahara Pl
Project Schedule
Design: Winter 2023, Winter/Spring 2024
Bids Advertised: Spring/Summer 2024
Construction: Spring/Summer 2025
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
Thank you to everyone who attended the December 18, 2023 Public Information Meeting. The meeting recording and Power Point presentation are available.
Dec. 18, 2023 Public Information Meeting Recording
Dec.18, 2023 Power Point Presentation
Jan.17, 2024 Transportation Commission
Questionnaire
Please take the questionnaire by 4 p.m., Feb. 14, 2024:
Rutledge Street Reconstruction Questionnaire
City Process, Meetings
Board of Public Works February 21, 2024
Common Council March 5, 2024
Mailings
Board of Works Public Hearing February 21, 2024: Notice of Meeting, Fact and Details, Schedule of Assessments
Notice of Construction Date Change: Letter May 21, 2024