Rutledge Street Reconstruction
March 31, 2025 Update
The Rutledge Street reconstruction (Riverside Drive to Division Street/Lakeland Avenue), Division Street resurface (Rutledge Street/Lakeland Avenue to Jenifer Street/Oakridge Avenue) and two spot replacement on Yahara Place are scheduled to begin the week of April 7, 2025, and should be completed around early August, 2025.
The City of Madison has awarded the contract to Capitol Underground, Inc.
The City Inspector, Shawn Beer, sbeer@cityofmadison.com, 608-267-1970 will be the best on-site contact throughout construction work.
Please review the Construction Facts & Details document.
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Project Information
Project Overview

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 (opens in a new window)
Construction Facts & Details document
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(opens in a new window)
Jan.17, 2024 Transportation Commission
Questionnaire
Please take the questionnaire by 4 p.m., Feb. 14, 2024:
Rutledge Street Reconstruction Questionnaire(link is external)
City Process, Meetings
Board of Public Works(link is external) February 21, 2024
Common Council(link is external) March 5, 2024
Mailings
Board of Works Public Hearing February 21, 2024: Notice of Meeting(opens in a new window), Fact and Details(opens in a new window), Schedule of Assessments(opens in a new window)
Notice of Construction Date Change: Letter(opens in a new window) May 21, 2024