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OCTOBER 31 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND UPDATES
Holiday Bike n’ Boogie, Neighborhood Contacts Updates, and more …
Southwest and Southeast Area Plans
The Southwest Area Plan and Southeast Area Plan draft actions are now available on the city’s website for review and comment. Check them out and let us know what you think!
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Come vote on potential public projects for the Park Edge/Park Ridge area, and stay to play bike games, get your bike repaired, rock funky dance moves, enjoy yummy empanadas, and enter a drawing for holiday groceries and pies! The city is pleased to partner on this event with Wisconsin Bike Federation, Dream Bikes, Safe Kids/UW Health, and Black Power Dance.
Southeast Area Plan Public Meeting
Tuesday November 4, 12-1 p.m.; Virtual – Registration Required. City staff will present draft action highlights and lead a discussion with participants.
Update Organization Contact and Profile Info
The city values the time and commitment you invest in your neighborhood group! To keep communications flowing smoothly and your organization on track as it continues doing good things, please make organization contact and profile updates using this form. The updated information will be reviewed and entered by our team. If you would like to contact us with any questions, please send an email to neighborhoods@cityofmadison.
Flu and COVID Vaccines
Public Health Madison & Dane County is reminding everyone that getting up to date on flu and COVID vaccines is the best defense against getting seriously sick this respiratory virus season.
Recently, shifting federal guidance has made seasonal COVID vaccination recommendations more complicated. However, Governor Tony Evers has issued a statewide standing medical order(opens in a new window)(link is external) which allows anyone 6 months and older in Wisconsin to get the vaccine without a prescription and at no cost.
“We know the federal landscape has been confusing to navigate, but thankfully here in Wisconsin, we are following the science, and the science is clear: COVID vaccines lower your chance of severe illness. We strongly encourage anyone who is able, to get their updated shots,” said Janel Heinrich, Director of Public Health Madison & Dane County.
Streets & Urban Forestry Updates
- Final Farmers’ Market for Food Scraps! The final chance to bring food scraps for composting to a farmers’ market is this Saturday at the Westside Community Market at 505 S. Rosa Rd from 7am to 12pm. We’ll take pumpkins, eggshells, coffee grounds, vegetable peelings, fruit rinds, and so on. We’re so close to hitting our food scraps goal for the year, so we hope you can make a stop out to our last market of 2025.
- Pumpkin Time! What are you going to do with your old carved pumpkins? We will collect them in your yard waste (if you haven’t taken them to the food scraps drop-off on November 1 already. Yard waste crews will collect pumpkins, hay, cornstalks, and all sorts of compostable plant decorations. Just remove the wires, lights, candles, and so on. And remember, if you painted your pumpkins, we can’t compost those.
- Fall Leaf & Yard Waste Pickup Continues. Fall yard waste collection continues! Don’t miss the collection chances for your home. Get the dates you should set out the yard waste for pickup on the Streets Division’s yard waste website.
- Will there be more than 3 pickups of leaves this fall? We get this question around this time of year every autumn. We address it in the FAQ section of the yard waste website, actually. The short answer is that right now, which is at the end October, we don’t know if the weather in December will let us do an extra pickup round during that month. If we are able to perform an extra pickup round, we will announce it before that collection gets underway, so be sure you stay connected to your local sources of information about City operations, including the many city email lists you can sign up to receive. In the meantime, remember there are alternatives to curbside pickup. You can take leaves to a drop-off site. You can compost them. You can even leave in place or mulch them with your mower.
- Recycling Tip: What do you do with garden hoses? They belong in the trash. Never place hoses in the recycling cart. More information about what can, and can’t, go into your recycling cart can be found on our Recycling website.
- 2026 / 2027 Trash and Recycling Calendars Now Available. You can contact the Streets Division to request one be mailed to you, or you use our website and download your copy.
JOHN NOLEN DRIVE CONSTUCTION UPDATE10/31/2025
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
Stage1 Start Date: October 13, 2025
Anticipated Stage 1 Completion: Mid November 2025
Current Stage / Traffic Impacts – Stage 1
Work entails constructing temporary crossovers and temporary signals. Temporary storm sewer outfalls will also be constructed beneath the northbound lanes of John Nolen Drive.
- Traffic restricted to one lane each direction
- No left turns from Broom St to John Nolen Dr
- Nighttime closure of northbound John Nolen Dr at Broom St
- Scheduled for Tuesday November 4th
Upcoming 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.
- Traffic restricted to one lane each direction on existing northbound lanes
- No left turns from Broom St to John Nolen Dr
- Nighttime full closures anticipated for bridge girder removal
Work Week of 11/3/25
- Temporary signals are expected to be activated this week. Once the temporary signals are active, the contractor will be removing portions of the existing median islands to prepare for Stage 2 traffic.
- The contractor will be working during standard hours to install storm sewer across the northbound lanes of John Nolen Dr.
- The contractor will be working overnight to install storm sewer across the left turn lane to Broom St. This work is expected to occur Tuesday night 11/4
- The overhead sign structure will be removed during the same overnight period
Work Week of 11/10/25
- The contractor will be working during standard hours to continue installing storm sewer across the northbound lanes of John Nolen Dr.
- The median crossovers will be paved to prepare for Stage 2 traffic.
- The contractor will launch work platforms into Lake Monona and begin installing cofferdams
Traffic/Pedestrian/Bike Impacts
- There may be minor disruption to traffic as the temporary system replaces the existing signals. Once the Broom St temporary signals are active, pedestrian traffic will be routed through a temporary crossing north of the intersection and the southern crosswalk will be closed
- During the overnight work on 11/4 there will be no motorist access to or from Broom St via northbound John Nolen Dr. Pedestrian and bike access will be maintained.
- The Capital City Trail will remain open; however, widths restrictions will be in place at isolated locations during standard hours. Trail users will be routed onto temporary pedestrian matting or existing roadway while the contractor installs storm sewer pipes across the path. Cyclists are encouraged to dismount from their bikes through these areas.
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.
Contact Information
Mark Sponem, WisDOT – Project Manager
Email: mark.sponem@dot.wi.gov
Dan Bauknecht, WisDOT – Project Engineer
Email: daniel.bauknecht@dot.wi.gov
If you would like to be added or removed from the weekly update distribution list, please email your name and email address to daniel.bauknecht@dot.wi.gov.
Project Photos
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PROJECT UPDATES
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Project Update: North Franklin Avenue and Stevens Street Resurfacing
Construction along N Franklin Ave and Lynn Terr is complete.
Project Update – MacArthur Road, Larson Court, Sycamore Avenue Reconstruction
The Common Council approved the plans, specifications, assessments and street geometrics, along with extending the assessments property payment option to 15 years with 4% interest after final assessments are mailed.
Project Update: South Madison Demolitions & Site Restorations
Location: 810 West Badger Rd.
Estimated Schedule: May 19, 2025 – February 27, 2026
October 30, 2025 Update
Quarter 4 2025 Update
The buildings and site improvements at all five sites have been removed. The two Badger Rd. sites have been completely restored. Restoration of the two sites on South Park and the North Ave. site continue with adding topsoil and seeding forthcoming. All sites are expected to be completed by the end of February 2026.
Project Update: Public Health Madison Dane County South Clinic
Location: South Park Street & West Badger Rd.
Estimated Schedule: January 2, 2024 – December 29, 2028
Project Overview
Madison’s Community Development Authority is redeveloping the block at S. Park Street and W. Badger Road. This area is approximately four acres of City-owned property. The development will include multifamily housing, a new fire station and a new public health clinic. The public health facility will be approximately 30,000 – 35,000 square feet and be located on the first floor of a larger building. The estimated construction budget for the public health facility is $15M. Information about the overall project can be found on the Park Badger Redevelpment website.
The City has selected a local team of professionals to engage the community, create a shared master plan, and embark on this redevelopment. The team was selected through a public, competitive proposal process. The main goal is to redevelop this block in a way that supports the community and keeps it affordable. To support this goal, the planning team held three community meetings. Presentation materials from these meetings can be found on the City of Madison DPCED – Planning – South Park Street and West Badger Road Redevelopment webpage.
Project Schedule
City User Agency: Public Health Madison Dane County (DHMDC)
A/E Consultant RFP Selection: Complete
Planning and Design: March 2025 – December 2025
Construction and Bid Doc Preparation: January 2026 – March 2026
1st Advertisement of Bid: TBD available only on Bid Express
Bid Due Date: TBD
Construction Start Date: TBD
Expected Completion Date: 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 will be indicated below when scheduled.
Project Update: Bartillon Shelter
Location: 1904 Bartillon Dr
Estimated Schedule: May 2, 2022 – January 30, 2026
October 27, 2025 Update
In the News
October 23, 2025 WORTFM.org
Fundraising campaign for new men’s shelter officially kicks off
October 23, 2025 WMTV15News.com
New Madison organization created to support Bartillon Drive men’s shelter
October 23, 2025 WKOW.com
New group aims to keep Madison homeless shelter open around the clock
Project Update: Badger Lane Lift Station Replacement
Location: 101 Nob Hill Road
October 28, 2025 Update
The new lift station design and site layout, completed by the City’s design consultant on the project (MSA Consulting Inc.), are nearing finalization. The City and the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District are in the process of reviewing the 90% design drawings/report and providing comment.
With design being near complete, the City intends to schedule a Public Information Meeting (PIM) to provide the public more information about the project background, project limits, utility installation, construction timeline, & how the project will impact residents on or around the project limits. Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to discuss the project and ask questions.
A public information meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Nov. 18, 2025, via Zoom. Registration prior is required.
Nov. 18, 2025 Public Information Meeting Registration
Post-card mailings regarding this public information meeting will be mailed to properties near the project limits in the coming days.
Project Update: Solar PV – Police East District
Location: 809 S. Thompson Dr.
Estimated Schedule: December 4, 2023 – June 27, 2025
October 27, 2025 Update
Quarter 4 2025 Update
This project phase is planned for completion in November 2025. A new project will add a new rooftop array to expand the system. That project is anticipated to start installation in Spring of 2026.
Project Update – Badger Rusk Shared-Use Path
The Contractor has now completed Stage 2A of the project including utility replacements and street reconstruction on the north side of W. Badger Rd (within street) and on the east side of N. Rusk Ave. The Contractor is now moving on to Stage 2B, which is the final stage of the project, which includes installation of the shared-use path along the north side of W. Badger Rd within the project limits and final surface layer paving of W. Badger Rd and N. Rusk Ave. This stage is expected to last approximately 3 weeks. During this stage, a temporary pedestrian detour will set up within the westbound lane of W. Badger Rd while the new path is constructed. Traffic will continue to be reduced to one-way (eastbound) on W. Badger Rd and one-way (northbound) on N. Rusk Ave within the project limits. Metro Transit bus service will continue to run within the project limits.
The eastern half of the raised path crossing and remaining sidewalk paving at the intersection of W. Badger Rd and N. Rusk Ave is scheduled to be completed by end of week. The Contractor has also begun removing the existing sidewalk along W. Badger Rd and grading for the new path. Asphalt paving of the new path and surface street paving is scheduled to be completed next week Friday, November 7. After final paving is completed, the Contractor will install pavement markings and finalize restoration of the site. Once completed, W. Badger Rd and N. Rusk Ave will be then be fully reopened to traffic and the shared-use path will be opened for pedestrian use.
Project Update: East Streets Maintenance Facility Fire Sprinkler Replacement
Location: 4602 Sycamore Avenue
Estimated Schedule: October 14, 2024 – December 19, 2025
October 28, 2025 Update
Quarter 4 2025 Update
The contractor is currently working on site on the replacement of dry sprinkler system in garage and shop areas. We expect the project to be substantially complete by December.
Project Update: Olin Waste Transfer Drop-off Site
Location: 121 E Olin Ave
Estimated Schedule: April 28, 2025 – December 5, 2025
October 27, 2025 Update
Quarter 4 2025 Update
The ponds are installed except for the plantings. Concrete for the “Shark” has been laid. We are expecting the asphalt within the next two weeks, and the project should be mostly finished by the end of November.
Nakoma Road Sidewalk Project Update
Starting Friday, October 31, Nakoma Road will fully re-open to traffic from Tumalo Trail to Manitou Way by the end of the day.
Utility work will resume with a full closure on a small portion of Manitou Way, near Nakoma Road, and last for approximately 3 weeks.
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Learn more details and background about this project on Engineering’s Nakoma Road Project webpage.
New Species Found in Grassman Ponds
A local entomologist (and amazing photographer) just found this new species, the black-tipped darner, on an Engineering stormwater pond!
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Grassman Ponds, along Old Middleton Road, has been a favorite spot for entomologist Edgar Spalding to conduct surveys. His work focuses on damselflies and dragonflies, and his latest visit in October yielded an exciting find. The black-tipped darner, or Aeshna tuberculifera, is the first confirmed sighting of this species in Dane County. This species has a State Rank status of S3 in Wisconsin, meaning its populations are vulnerable due to a restricted range, relatively few populations, recent and widespread declines, threats, or other factors. Well, I’ll be darned.
Edgar reports that he has only ever seen this species in northern Wisconsin, where their preferred habitat is, and states “This is more evidence that you are creating/preserving habitat that sustains species that would otherwise not exist in Madison!”
We are so grateful to have an expert like Edgar sharing discoveries like this. In case you missed it , check out this past blog that shares more information on Edgar, dragonflies, and biodiversity on our stormwater land.
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This content is free for use with credit to City of Madison Engineering.
Semi-Annual Contractors, Developers, and Engineers Meeting
The next meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM. This meeting will be virtual on zoom.
One topic will be proposed Standard Specification revisions. A summary of the proposed changes will be posted around November 17 to the City of Madison Engineering Website:
https://www.cityofmadison.com/
If you have any items for discussion, please forward them to Kyle Frank, 1600 Emil St. Madison, WI. 53713, no later than Monday November 17, 2025, for inclusion on the agenda. The e-mail address is KFrank@cityofmadison.com.
Tentative Semi-Annual meeting agenda and registration [ link]
County Board to Hold Final Public Hearing on Nov. 3 & Deliberations to Follow
The Dane County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Personnel and Finance Committee’s (P&F) final recommendations for the 2026 Dane County Budget on Monday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. This hearing is the final opportunity for public input before the board begins formal budget deliberations.
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| Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 | · Public Hearing on P&F Budget Recommendations (6 p.m.) | City-County Bldg. | |||
| Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 | · Budget Deliberations (6 p.m.) | City-County Bldg. | |||
| Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 | · Budget Deliberations (if necessary) (5 p.m.) | City-County Bldg. |
Public hearings and budget deliberations are open to the public and conducted in a hybrid format. Instructions for streaming via Zoom are available in the posted agendas.
NOTE: Public testimony is not permitted during budget deliberations.
Complete agendas are available at: https://dane.legistar.com/calendar
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DEMOLITIONS
This is a notice that Taylor Matushak will be filing a demolition permit application. The application will be submitted around November 3, 2025 or later. The applicant seeks to demolish a Single Family Home, Shed, and detached garage. The address is 5602 Portage Rd Madison, WI 53718.
The City’s Landmarks Commission provides an advisory review of all demolition applications. The Landmarks Commission will determine if the building has historic value. If it has historic value, then the Plan Commission will review the application. The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing when they review the application. If it has no known historic value, the Director of Building Inspection may approve the application.
For more information about this application, please contact the applicant, Taylor Matushak, Integrity Grading and Excavating, 605 Grossman Drive Schofield, WI 54476 at taylor.matushak@integrityge.
Applicant’s Comments:
demoing the existing house for future development by the UW.
If you have any questions about the City’s application review process, please contact the City of Madison Planning Division at (608) 266-4635.
Free Fair Housing Training – Madison
Good afternoon,
I am writing with a final reminder that Fair Housing Center of Greater Madison is offering a free in-person fair housing training seminar for owners and managers of rental properties, or staff operating shelters or residential programs, in Madison. Please note that this training is intended for housing providers, not housing consumers or members of the general public. If you are interested in scheduling a fair housing presentation for consumers, a service provider, or any other community-based group, please contact us at 414-278-1240.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Bayview Community Center
103 La Mariposa Lane, First Floor Classroom
To register for this seminar, visit https://tinyurl.com/
The seminar will include information about the protected classes and prohibited practices delineated by local, state, and federal fair housing laws, as well as reasonable accommodations and modifications for tenants with disabilities.
Please share this information and the attached flyer widely.
John Nolen Drive Nightly Path Impacts
The John Nolen Drive reconstruction project will require occasional closures of the northbound roadway overnight beginning tonight. The Capital City path will remain open during these closures, but users may be routed off the path onto the closed roadway. Matting will be placed over the grass where path users are rerouted to maintain a stable surface.
Please exercise caution through the area and watch for construction workers.
Water Main Flushing plans beginning Monday November 3rd (all flushing is daytime unless otherwise noted)
MAP: https://www.cityofmadison.com/
East (Area11) – West of Fair Oaks Ave. and south of Atwood Ave.
East (Area15) – East of Portage Rd. and north of E Washington Ave.
West (Area20) – South of Putnam Rd. and west of Maple Grove Rd.
West (Area26) – West of Gammon Rd. and south of Mineral Point Rd.
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Questions: Shayne Santi, 261-9128
Flushing Information Line: 261-9178
DETAILS:
Area 11 (East): 4-6 runs per day
Run ID Run Description
8013 Atwood Ave. – Elmside Blvd. – Willard Ave.
8015 Elmside Blvd.
8016 Atwood Ave. (Elmside Blvd. – Division St)
8017 Sommers Ave. ( Elmside Blvd – Dunning St)
8018 Center Ave. (Elmside Blvd. – Dunning St.)
8019 Willard Ave. (Elmside Blvd – Evergreen Ave)
8022 Ohio Ave (Oakridge Ave – Atwood Ave)
8023 Atwood Ave (Ohio Ave – Division St)
8027 Lakeland Ave. – Schiller Ct.
8028 Evergreen Ave. (Oakridge Ave – Atwood Ave)
8029 Schiller Ct. – Lakeland Ave.
8030 Dunning St (Atwood Ave – Yahara Pl)
8031 Schurz – Yahara – Russell – Rutledge (Lakeland to Riverside)
8032 Yahara Pl (Schurz to Dunning)
8042 Waubesa St. (Atwood Ave – Lafollette Ave)
8043 Corry St – St Paul Ave
8044 St Paul Ave (Cory St – Jackson St)
8045 Lafollette Ave. (Waubesa St – Division St)
8046 Corry St (St Paul Ave – Milwaukee St)
8047 Talmadge St (North of St Paul Ave)
8048 Bashford Ave. (St Pual Ave – Division St)
8049 Ohio Ave. (North of Lafollette Ave)
8050 Jackson St (St Paul Ave – North of Lafollette Ave)
8051 St Paul Ave – Dunning St – Linden Ave – Division St
8051.2 St Paul Ave – Dunning to Jackson
8052 Dunning St (Atwood Ave – Lafollette Ave)
8100 Oakridge Av (Dunning to Division)
8102 Atwood – Division – Rutledge (Winnebago to Russell)
8102.2 Atwood – Division to Winnebago
8102.3 Center – Division to Dunning
8102.4 Sommers Ave (Division St to DunningSt )
8103 Atwood – Winnebago (Division to Eastwood)
8104 Amoth Ct – Easement (Atwood to Russell)
8105 Russell St (Winnebago to Eastwood)
8106 Winnebago St (Atwood to Milwaukee)
8106.2 Winnegabo St – Fifth St to Milwaukee St
8106.3 S Fifth St – E Washington to Winnebago
8106.4 S Sixth St -E Washington to Winnebago
8106.5 Fourth St off Winnebago
Area 15 (East): Conventional flushing opening multiple hydrants over a large area.
Area 20 (West): Conventional flushing opening multiple hydrants over a large area.
Area 26 (West): 6-8 runs per day
Run ID Run Description
26101 S. High Point Rd (Unit Well 26-South of Watts Rd)
26102 Lois Lowry La from S. High Point Rd
26103 Lois Lowry Ln (Outlot 3)
26104.1 Fleischman Cir
26104.2 Raskin Cir
26105 Byars Cir
26106 Rylant Cir
26107 Naylor Cir
26108 From South Brookline Dr and North Brookline Dr to North of Courtyard Dr
26109 From North Brookline Dr to South of Courtyard Dr
26109.2 Sebring Ct
26110 Watt Rd-Commerce Dr
26111 From CTH M -Watts Rd up to east of Commerce Dr
26112 Highview Dr-Commerce Dr
26113 Plaza Dr (Watts Rd-Highview Dr)
26114 CTH M (Watts Rd-Mineral Point Rd)
26115 Mineral Point Rd (Junction Rd – N Pleasant View Rd)
26116 S Pleasant View Rd (Mineral Point – Valley View Rd)
26116.2 Prairie Hill Rd
26116.22 South View Rd
26116.23 Prairie Hill Ct
26116.3 Valley View Rd west of Pleasant View
26116.4 S Junction Rd east of S Pleasant View Rd
26129 High Point Woods Dr from Watts Rd
26130 Goldenrod Lane-Aster Lane from Watts Rd
26131 Hawkweed Ln-Goldenrod Lane up to West Beltline Hwy
26132 Starflower-Goldenrod Lane from Aster Lane
26133 Timber Lake Trail (west side)from Watts Rd
26134 Timber Lake Trail (east side) from Watts Rd
26135 Watts Rd (Sky Ridge Dr-S.Gammon Rd)
26136 New Washburn Wy (S.High Point Rd-La Pointe Ter)
26137 Dandaneau Trl-Kottke Dr up to East of Sky Ridge Dr
26138 Kottke Dr (Sky Ridge Dr-Watts Rd)
26139 Kottke Dr (20′ public water main easement)
26140 Ondossagon Wy-Kottke Dr from New Wasburn Wy
26141 Madeline Island
26142 Ondossagon Ct
26143 Chautauqua Trl
26144 Chautauqua Trl-Apostle Island
26145 Apostle Island
26146 La Pointe Ter
26147 New Washburn Wy-Morraine View Dr from La Pointe Ter
26148 Welton Dr (New Washburn Wy-S.High Point Rd)
26149 Chequamegon Bay-Elver Ct
26150 Chequamegon Bay (end side)