Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

North Shore Drive will fully reopen by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22.  The following morning, Thursday, April 23 at 5:00 am, South Broom Street will fully close between W Wilson Street and John Nolen Drive, as part of the next phase of the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project.

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Image description: S Broom Street, between Wilson Street and John Nolen Drive, is closed to traffic 5am, April 23 until Early-June.

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Temporary Street Closure on Westbound North Shore Drive

From Monday, March 23 - approximately April 27, westbound North Shore Dr will close between John Nolen Dr & Bedford St for reconstruction work.

News Releases

  • Street Closures for Mifflin Street Block Party

    Multiple downtown streets will be closed on Saturday, April 25th, for the Mifflin Street Block Party. This is an unpermitted event, and the Madison Police Department will be closing some streets to ensure the safety of those attending.Street…

  • Street Closures for Crazylegs

    Many downtown streets will be closed on Saturday morning, April 25th, for the University of Wisconsin's 44th Annual Crazylegs Classic run/walk. Street closures will begin at 9:45 am with race start times staggered to accommodate the walk…

  • Full Closure of South Broom Street Starting on April 23

    North Shore Drive will fully reopen by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22.  The following morning, Thursday, April 23 at 5:00 am, South Broom Street will fully close between W Wilson Street and John Nolen Drive.  During this closure, a…

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