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

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Current openings to join Traffic Engineering & other City agencies!

Projects around the City of Madison

Learn about projects happening throughout the Madison area.

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

  • Public Meeting to Discuss Madison Pedestrian Plan posted

    The City of Madison is updating its Pedestrian Plan for the first time in nearly three decades! The new plan will provide policy and programmatic recommendations to improve safety, comfort, and accessibility for people walking in Madison.The City is…

  • Temporary Closure for Utility Work - 100 Block State Street posted

    Starting Monday, March 30, and continuing through Monday, April 6, Findorff will close the 100 block of State Street, in the eastbound direction, to complete utility work for the Wisconsin Historical Museum project. 

  • Potential Street Closures for Protest posted

    Multiple downtown streets will potentially be impacted on Saturday, March 28 for an unpermitted event. The Madison Police Department may close some streets to ensure the safety of those attending.  Determinations will be made as the event…

Upcoming Events

  1. Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss Draft Pedestrian Plan

    Virtual event

  2. West Towne Shared-Use Path – Phase 2b

    Virtual event

  3. Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss Perry Street Connection Study

    Virtual event

  4. Open House Opportunity to Discuss Perry Street Connection Study

    Urban League
    2222 S Park Street, Suite 200

Report a Problem

Report non-emergency issues to City staff. 

If it is an emergency, please call 911.