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.
Broadway Street to Mill Street- Beginning August 4, 2025
Scope of Work: Milling and paving, as well as improvements and replacements to sidewalks for ADA accessibility, and storm drain repair from Broadway to Mill Street. It also includes the addition of pedestrian safety bump-outs at Elm Street, Vine Street, and Broadway Street (above renderings).
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: Q3 2025 to Q4 2025
Estimated Costs: $2.7 million
Funding Sources: Community Crossings Grant, City of Madison Bond, and City of Madison Redevelopment Commission
Designers: Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz Engineers
Contractor: All-Star Paving
Construction Schedule: Work is scheduled to begin 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.
Each intersection will take approximately two weeks to complete. During this time:
· About 30 feet of the intersecting street (north and south of Main) will be closed
· For each two-week period, one block of Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic for 1–2 days
· Temporary sidewalk disruptions and detours may occur
· Access will remain open to homeowners and business owners throughout construction
Please Note: There will be no street or sidewalk closures during Ribberfest BBQ & Blues, Chautauqua Festival of Art, and the Unbroken Circle Music Festival. All routes will remain open for these events.
West End Gateway Traffic Safety Improvements- Starting this Fall
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
Contractor: Temple and Temple
FUTURE PHASES:
Mulberry Street to West Street Traffic Signals
Scope of Work: Modernizing traffic signal upgrades on Broadway Street, Mulberry Street, and West Street.
Timeline: Q2 2026 to Q3 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
Contractor: Not yet bid.
Jefferson Street to St. Michaels Avenue
Scope of Work: Restriping the street for enhanced pedestrian safety measures.
Timeline: Q2 2026 to Q3 2026
Estimated Costs: $125,500
Funding Sources: Federal Safety Grant, Community Crossings Grant, and City of Madison Highway Funds
Designers: Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz Engineers
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: Q2 2026 to Q1 2027
Estimated Costs: $5.5 million
Funding Sources: Federal Grant, City of Madison Bond, and City of Madison Redevelopment Commission
Designers: Jacobi, Toombs, and Lanz Engineers
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: Q1 2027 to Q4 2027
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 and Ratio
Contractor: Not yet bid.