Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

North Shore Drive is closed to traffic.

S. Broom Street is open to 2-way traffic. (No northbound left from Broom onto John Nolen Drive, only southbound turns)

Path users will be directed to the new path on the northwest side of John Nolen Drive.

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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Traffic Impacts for Madison Mallards Fireworks
posted July 1, 2026

Some roads around Warner Park should anticipate increased traffic Friday evening, July 3, due to crowds leaving Warner Park after the Festival Foods post-game firework show. The show will begin shortly after the Madison Mallards game…
Street Closures for Concerts on the Square Start Next Week
posted June 18, 2026

Multiple streets around the Capitol Square will close on Wednesday, June 24 for the start of the annual Concerts on the Square event series. If Concerts are cancelled due to rain, the rain date is the following day (Thursday). The core…
Street Closure for Juneteenth
posted June 16, 2026

Multiple streets will be closed on Saturday, June 20th for the annual Juneteenth Parade.