Monona Causeway Bond Split Draws Scrutiny | Madison News

City council just dumped a $4.5 million bond on the April ballot, bringing the total to $8 million for municipal projects — including a standalone $1 million vote for the Monona Causeway. Voters now face two separate street bond choices: $3.5 million for University Ave and other roads, and the causeway. This split comes after past bond money went unused — like a 1960s east-side road bond still sitting idle. With the causeway’s final plans and cost still unknown, critics question if funds will be properly spent. While the Chamber backs the street work as essential, lingering doubts remain about how much can actually get done without full council approval — especially after initial setbacks for the causeway’s base. The $8 million also funds airport upgrades, sewer work, and a vocational school expansion, but the real focus is whether voters will trust these new bonds — and whether history repeats. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/880fa2f909050188