Part of E Washington Ave to become one lane

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – After the morning commute on April 13, the westbound aspect of E. Washington Ave shall be a one lane street, based on an replace from the Metropolis of Madison.

The closure stretches from Blount Road to the Capitol. The westbound left flip lane into southbound Blair Road and southbound north Blair Road may also turn into one lane. These modifications will final roughly 6-8 weeks.

This variation will assist building crews work on median lanes, pavement replacements and make sanitary updates.

“This part of the venture requires a brief adjustment to site visitors,” Metropolis of Madison Metropolis Engineer Jim Wolfe mentioned. “We recognize everybody utilizing warning when navigating the realm.”

That is all a part of the Blair Road venture which is slated for completion in Fall 2023. The Metropolis of Madison and the State Division of Transportation are working to make the streets in that space safer. The venture consists of substitute of sanitary sewer system, new pedestrian lighting and security enhancements on the Wilson St/Williamson St intersection.

You’ll find extra info and updates on the venture right here.

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