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Council directs staff to pursue Option 1F for Sawyer Street–Oshkosh Avenue redesign; construction planning targets 2028
Summary
The council approved Resolution 25‑44 directing staff to design the Sawyer Street and Oshkosh Avenue intersection using alternate 1F; staff indicated construction is programmed for 2028.
The Oshkosh Common Council voted to direct staff to proceed with design work for the intersection of Sawyer Street and Oshkosh Avenue using transportation committee‑recommended alternate 1F.
Deputy Mayor Belo said she supported the recommendation and welcomed a redesign of the long‑complained‑about intersection. “I might be the only person in the world that really loves roundabouts, but I understand not having one right next to the bridge,” she said, adding her support for the recommended option.
Engineering staff described the intersection as a longstanding, contentious design issue and told the council that the project is programmed for construction in 2028. “As of right now, we do have this program for construction in 2028,” staff said.
Several council members expressed relief that the intersection is finally moving toward a design. The council approved the direction to staff by roll call; the clerk recorded six ayes.
Staff will continue design work and return to the council as necessary with plans and timelines tied to the established construction program year.
