Yang Tao, Director of Traffic Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

Cap City Trail users will be detoured around Monona Bay during this phase

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

Current openings to join Traffic Engineering & other City agencies!

Learn about projects happening throughout the Madison area.

Visit and chat with the Traffic and Safety team at parks in your area all summer long.

North Shore Drive Partially Reopens to Traffic
posted August 10, 2026

Eastbound North Shore Drive to John Nolen Drive and the southbound right turn from John Nolen Drive to westbound North Shore Drive will reopen by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 11, as the contractor completes work on North Shore Drive.
Lane Closure for Bridge Repair – W Badger Road
posted August 7, 2026

On Tuesday, August 11th at 7:00am, Zenith Tech will close a lane on W Badger Road in order to conduct repairs on the roadway bridge over the railroad. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times on W Badger Road with the use of a temporary…
N Sherman Avenue Closure for Railroad Crossing Replacement
posted August 7, 2026

Beginning at 5:00 am on Monday, August 17, Wisconsin and Southern Railroad will close N Sherman Avenue just north of Oxford Place to replace the railroad crossing.The closure is expected to last approximately 14 days, with the roadway scheduled to…