Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

Cap City Trail users are currently detoured around Monona Bay.

John Nolen Drive Project Page

Image description: No southbound Broom Street left turn onto John Nolen Drive starting September 1 and lasting into spring of 2027.

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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Projects around the City of Madison

Learn about projects happening throughout the Madison area.

News Releases

  • Aberg Avenue Closure for Railroad Crossing Replacement

    Starting at 8:00am on Monday September 28, the City of Madison and The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad Company will be replacing the railroad crossing on Aberg Avenue between Loftsgordon Avenue and Everett Street.  During this…

  • Street Closures for 2026 Willy Street Fair

    Williamson Street will close, between S Livingston Street and S Ingersoll Street, this weekend for the Willy Street Fair. S Paterson Street and S Brearly Street will also be closed between Williamson Street and the Capital City Trail.

  • Community Feedback Invited for Odana Hills Clubhouse, Park and Transportation Improvements Design

    Construction of privately funded improvements on the Odana Hills Golf Course is expected to start in October 2026. The City of Madison is moving forward with plans to leverage the generous private gift to replace the existing clubhouse and parking…

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