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Segment Three Traffic Control Plan

Major construction operations are anticipated to start around March 12^th and be completed in mid-December 2007 with pavement marking and median landscaping being completed in Spring 2008.  East Washington Avenue will remain open to traffic during the project with two lanes in each direction.  Cross-traffic and left turns will be limited to the signalized intersection of Fourth Street, Milwaukee/North Street, Johnson Street, and Marquette Street. Other non-signalized intersections will be restricted to right-in/right-out access, or closed.  Intersections may be periodically closed for short periods of time as required to allow for utility installations and concrete paving operations. 

Stage 1 (March) will involve closure of the median lanes to allow for the removal of the median and temporary pavement widening.  A temporary Milwaukee Street bypass will be constructed and a sanitary sewer crossing at Johnson Street.  The crossovers will also be constructed and temporary signals will be installed in preparation for Stage 2. 

Stage 2 (April to June) will consist of four lanes of bi-directional traffic (two lanes in each direction) on the existing inbound lanes while the outbound lanes are reconstructed.  Work will occur on the south half of the new Starkweather Creek Bridge, Starkweather Creek Bike Path, and stream bank work. 

Stage 3 (July) will involve closure of the median lanes to construct utilities across the median.  Temporary pavement and temporary signs will be installed in preparation for Stage 4.

Stage 4 (August to October) will consist of four lanes of bi-directional traffic (two lanes in each direction) on the newly constructed outbound lanes while the inbound lanes are reconstructed.  Work will occur on the north half of the new Starkweather Creek Bridge and Starkweather Creek Bike Path.

Stage 5 (November) will return to divided traffic with two lanes in each direction in the right and center driving lanes for completion of the median and left-turn lanes.  Landscape plantings in the median will carry over into the spring of 2008.

Spring 2008 the median streetscaping will be constructed.  The permanent pavement markings will be installed.

Temporary pedestrian crossings will be provided crossing East Washington Avenue at the following intersections:  Fourth Street, Milwaukee/North Street, Johnson Street, and Marquette Street.  Bus stops will be maintained as much as possible throughout the construction staging.  For more information visit Metro Transit at:  http://www.mymetrobus.com                                                                

Access at most intersections as well as to residential and business driveways will be maintained as much as possible.  During reconstruction of the intersections and traveled lanes, local and cross-traffic may be driving on graveled surfaces before paving operations.  A paving gap will be left at business driveways that have no alternate access, allowing traffic to enter and exit.  If approved by the business, the construction contractor will also have the option of paving the roadway in front of the driveway using a quick curing concrete.  Paving with quick curing concrete requires a 24 to 36 hour closure of the driveway but results in a smoother pavement in front of the driveway and less overall inconvenience.  Businesses are encouraged to work closely with the construction contractor and project manager during construction to discuss business access and work out acceptable solutions for everyone. 

To keep the public informed and provide an open line of communication, the construction contractor and project manager will hold regular meetings with local businesses and property owners to discuss the project schedule, vehicular access, pedestrian access, and other construction issues.  Meeting times will be announced on the Meetings Page.  

The City of Madison has agreed to implement a construction traffic-management plan, which includes many measures to minimize traffic diversion to the residential neighborhoods and to minimize the impacts of accessibility.  Measures include maximizing signal green-time, providing left-turn lanes, installing dynamic message signs, and the use of an outreach program to inform motorists.  The plan also includes keeping access open to local businesses, providing pedestrian crossings, and encouraging the use of transit services.

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