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UPDATE 8/3/21-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Due to unexpected pipe issues, North Bassett Street will not be reopened until approximately 5:00 p.m., Friday August 6.  South Bassett Street will reopen as planned, and West Washington Avenue will close as planned.

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Starting at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, West Washington Avenue will be fully closed between Bedford Street and Bassett Street.  Additionally, West Washington Avenue will close to eastbound traffic between Bassett Street and Broom Street.  Bassett Street, which is currently closed, will reopen at this time. 

This is the next phase of construction for the West Washington Avenue reconstruction project.  This phase is expected to last until the end of September.  Final project completion is expected in mid-November. 

Metro Transit will have bus detours:
https://www.cityofmadison.com/metro/detours

Project details and updates can be found here:
https://www.cityofmadison.com/engineering/projects/west-washington-avenue-resurfacing

Direct any questions to the contacts listed.

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