Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

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

John Nolen Drive Project Page

Image description: Map of the John Nolen Drive Path detour.

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.

North Sherman Ave Closure for Railroad Crossing Replacement

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

News Releases

  • Street Closures for WisDOT Safer Together

    Starting at 1:00pm on Wednesday, August 26, N Eau Claire Avenue will be closed between Buffalo Trail and the Rennebohm Park shelter entrance for the WisDOT Safer Together event. Access for the nearby apartment buildings will be maintained at…

  • State Street Campus Garage Officially Open

    The newly completed State Street Campus redevelopment Project brings public parking, student housing, and regional bus service to downtown Madison.

  • Walter Street at Milwaukee Street to close August 24–26 for Utility Work

    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.

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