Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

Beginning Monday, April 6, southbound S. Broom St will close to traffic, between W. Wilson St and John Nolen Drive, as part of the next phase of the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project.

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Image description: Map showing upcoming closures starting Monday, April 6 - specific details listed in news text

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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

  • Lane Reduction, near Hawthorne Court, on University Avenue

    Starting at 8:30 am on Wednesday, April 15, R.G Huston will perform water utility work on University Avenue, between Frances Street and Lake Street.  To access the work site, R.G Huston will need to expand their current construction area and…

  • Eastbound University Avenue Temporarily Reduced to One Lane on Friday, April 10

    Starting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10, eastbound University Avenue will be reduced to one lane, east of Midvale Boulevard, while Interstate Demolition completes a storm sewer connection for the private development project at 3535 University…

  • Street Closures for Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square

    Several streets will be closed for the Dane County Farmers' Market each Saturday, beginning with the first market this Saturday, April 11.The following blocks will be closed to motor vehicle traffic each Saturday from approximately 8:00am until…

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