Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

Traffic will shift to the newly constructed side of John Nolen Drive on 7/14

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.

Williamson Street Closure Remains in Place Until Further Notice
posted July 24, 2026

To ensure community safety, the closure of Williamson Street and South Baldwin Street will remain in place due to the ongoing public gathering within the intersection. The closure will remain in effect until further notice. Please see the attached…
Sanitary Sewer Work to Begin on Section of W Johnson Street
posted July 24, 2026

Starting on Tuesday, July 28, and continuing until approximately Friday, August 21, RG Huston will be conducting sanitary sewer installation for the private development project at 306 N Brooks St. The work will occur in lane on W Johnson Street…
Williamson Street Closure to Continue
posted July 23, 2026

To ensure the safety of the public, the current closure of Williamson Street, from S Dickinson Street to S Few Street, will remain until future determinations can be made. We are asking the public to use other routes and remain cautious…