Re-envisioning Main Street Project
Madison's historic Main Street was a four-lane state highway for most of its existence. That changed when the City of Madison entered into a road transfer agreement with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) in 2014, that upon completion of a new bridge approach from the Milton-Madison Bridge (July 2020), the City would assume responsibility for approximately 4.5 miles of former SR 56 and portions of SR 256, and U.S. 421, primarily the corridor between Jefferson Street (west of the intersection) and the top of Hanover Hill. This road transfer provided the City with the opportunity to re-envision the look, functionality, and purpose of Main Street, but also required extensive planning and community input.
Click the image above to view a larger image, view the Main Street Master Plan HERE, and continue scrolling to learn more about the project.
2025 PROJECTS
Broadway Street to Mill Street- In Progress
Scope of Work: Milling, paving and restriping of Broadway St. to Mill St. As well as, the replacements of sidewalks for ADA accessibility in some areas, storm drain repair from Broadway to Mill Street and the addition of pedestrian safety bump-outs at Elm Street, Vine Street, and Broadway Street (above renderings) in areas where parking was not permitted.
During this phase of work, trees significantly impacted by the project and those causing damage to the city streets or sidewalks will be removed. Where feasible, we are committed to planting replacement trees to preserve and enhance our urban canopy. Additionally, at each intersection low maintenance landscaping will be installed.
Timeline: Began August 4, 2025 and is estimated to be completed in mid-November.
Estimated Costs: $1.2 million
Funding Sources: Community Crossings Grant, City of Madison Bond, City of Madison Redevelopment Commission, and Jefferson County Board of Tourism
Designers: Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz Engineers- Prime AE
Contractor: All-Star Paving
Construction Schedule: Work began Monday, August 4, 2025, starting at Vine Street. The project will move intersection by intersection, in the following order: Vine Street, then Elm Street, followed by Broadway Street.
Broadway Street to St. Michaels Avenue- In Progress
Scope of Work: Milling, paving and restriping the street for enhanced pedestrian safety measures from Mill Street to St. Michaels. This will include a mid-block crossing at Main Street parking lot to the Comfort Station (pictured above).
Timeline: October 2025 to November 2025
Estimated Costs: $300,000
Funding Sources: Community Crossings Grant, City of Madison Bond, and City of Madison Redevelopment Commission
Designers: Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz Engineers-Prime AE
Contractor: All Star Paving
West End Gateway Traffic Safety Improvements- In Progress
Scope of Work: New sidewalks leading to the trail head of Madison-Hanover Connector Trail, installation of a crosswalk and speed table (a traffic calming device similar to a speed hump but with a flat top), additional street lighting, and a Gateway entrance structure.
Timeline: Q3 2025 to Q1 2026
Estimated Costs: $550,000
Funding Sources: Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Madison Redevelopment Commission (RDC), and City of Madison funds
Designers: Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz Engineers-Prime AE
Contractor: Temple and Temple, Duke Energy
FUTURE PROJECTS
Mulberry Street to Broadway Street Traffic Signals
Scope of Work: Modernizing traffic signal to enhance pedestrian safety on Broadway Street, Mulberry Street, and West Street. This include audible crosswalks.
Timeline: Q4 2026
Estimated Costs: $750,000
Funding Sources: Federal Safety Grant (90%), City of Madison Highway Funds, and City of Madison Redevelopment Commission
Designers: Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz Engineers-Prime AE
Contractor: Not yet bid.
McIntire Street to State Road 62
Scope of Work: Resurfacing the road from McIntire Street to SR 62, past the bridge, to the top of Hanover Hill, as well as sidewalk repair for ADA accessibility. Additionally, landscaping and drainage repair for the sections of sidewalks along the north and south sides of the road are included in this project.
Timeline: Bidding in Q3 2026 with work beginning in Q2 2027
Estimated Costs: $5 million
Funding Sources: Federal Grant, City of Madison Bond, and City of Madison Redevelopment Commission
Designers: Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz Engineers- Prime AE
Contractor: Not yet bid.
McIntire Street to Mill Street
Scope of Work: Milling and paving, as well as improvements to sidewalks for ADA accessibility, and storm drain repair from McIntire Street to Mill Street. It also includes the addition of pedestrian safety bump-outs.
Timeline: Construction to begin in 2028
Estimated Costs: $12.3 million
Funding Sources: Federal Grant, City of Madison Bond, and City of Madison Redevelopment Commission
Designers: Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz Engineers-Prime AE and Ratio
Contractor: Not yet bid.