Cars and a biker on a multi-lane road. There is also a person walking on the sidewalk.
Traffic Engineering
Yang Tao, Director of Traffic Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Beginning Monday morning, November 24, the John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Project will transition into Stage 2.

John Nolen Drive will see ongoing construction for the next few years.  

News Release

Learn more about navigating the area during construction.

Street Occupancy Permits

A Street Occupancy Permit is needed when your project requires materials or machinery to be on or over: streets, sidewalks, alleys, or public grounds

Join #TeamCity

Current openings to join Traffic Engineering & other City agencies!

Projects around the City of Madison

Learn about projects happening throughout the Madison area.

Meet the Crossing Guard Who Keeps Kids Safe – and Smiling

Dedeanna “Dede” Jones, one of our Crossing Guards, is featured in the Department of Public Instruction's recent article.

News Releases

  • Temporary Closure of Midland Street for Equipment Removal posted

    On Saturday, February 28, from 7 am to 9 am, Ideal Crane will close Midland Street, between Fish Hatchery Road and South Street, for equipment removal at 1211 Fish Hatchery Road. Pedestrian access will remain open on the north side of Midland…

  • Street Closure – E Main Street and S Hancock Street posted

    Beginning at 7:00 am on Monday, February 23rd, R.G. Huston Co. will resume construction on the E. Main Street and S. Hancock Street reconstruction project started in 2025. Concurrent with this work, utility companies will continue replacing…

  • City of Madison Celebrates Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week posted

    The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has officially declared February 16–20, 2026, as Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week. The City of Madison is proud to recognize the 65 crossing guards who faithfully serve at intersections…

Upcoming Events

  1. Dickson Pl, Irwin Pl, Dodge St, Carver St, Martin St Reconstruction
    • Virtual event
  2. Moorland Rd Shared-Use Path
    • Virtual event
  3. Sherman Ave, N. Sherman Ave, and McGuire Street Reconstruction
    • Virtual event

Report a Problem

Report non-emergency issues to City staff. 

If it is an emergency, please call 911.