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.

Closure lasts from August 17 for approximately 14 days. Some detours are in place.

Walter Street at Milwaukee Street to close August 24–26 for Utility Work
posted August 20, 2026

From Monday August 24 to Wednesday August 26, Integrity Grading and Excavation will close Walter Street at Milwaukee Street for utility installation for a private development project.
Street Closure for Funeral
posted August 13, 2026

W Badger Road will close from S Park Street to N Rusk Avenue on Friday, August 14 from 8:00am - 2:00pm a funeral at the Fountain of Life Church. Due to ongoing construction of the bridge over the railroad along W Badger Road, traffic will not…
Virginia Terrace Closure for Underground Utility Work
posted August 12, 2026

Parisi Construction has closed Virginia Terrace between Regent Street and Rowley Avenue to construct underground utilities as part of the City of Madison's Virginia Terrace, Norwood Place, Rugby Row and Hillington Way construction project.