Traffic Engineering

City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division Renamed Mobility & Infrastructure Division 

New name better reflects the division's work supporting safe, efficient and connected transportation for all throughout Madison; public services and programs will not be disrupted.    

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

  • Street Closure for Madison Electric Vehicle Expo

    The 10 block of S Pinckney Street will be closed on Saturday, October 10th for the Madison Electric Vehicle Expo event. The event was originally scheduled to take place on September 19th but was rescheduled due to weather.The street closure will…

  • Traffic Engineering Division Renamed the Mobility & Infrastructure Division

    New name better reflects the Division’s work supporting safe, efficient and connected transportation for everyone in Madison; public services, and programs will not be disrupted.

  • Highland Avenue Railroad Crossing Closure Begins October 9

    Highland Avenue will close at the railroad tracks between Campus Drive and the VA driveway beginning at 5 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2026, for a Wisconsin & Southern Railroad crossing replacement project. The street is expected to reopen by 5 a.m.…

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