Road improvements, utility work underway

MADISON – Crews currently are repaving streets and working to make utility upgrades on several Madison roadways.

Utility work at the intersection of Eastview Drive and Slaughter Road started on June 14. City leaders urge drivers to exercise caution and observe directions that the road workers give to motorists. Estimated completion date is June 24.

A main access to downtown Madison, Martin Street will be closed between Wise Street and Cain Street from June 20 through July 3. Workers with Madison Utilities will install water improvements. Reed Construction will install improvements for storm drainage and the roadway. 

While this section of Martin Street is closed, the best detour is to drive on Short Street, turn on Shorter Street, turn north on Garner Street and then drive east on Lanier Road.

For more information, contact Jason Leggett at Madison Utilities by calling 256-772-0253, ext. 119.

In other work, repaving of a section of Burgreen Road started on June 19. Weather permitting, crews will begin repaving Burgreen Road between Powell Road and Neyland Drive and Hatley Land Way. Crews will perform the road work between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

City officials request that motorists consider using alternate routes. Drivers need to expect delays. “Please observe all work zones signs and use caution,” a city spokesperson said. “We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.”

Residents who have questions or need additional information can contact Monique Johnson by calling 256-774-4401 or emailing monique.johnson@madisonal.gov.

If weather delays are not required, the Burgreen Road project will be completed by close of business on June 23.