May Day March Traffic Impacts

A May Day march will take place on Monday, May 1. Protesters will march from Brittingham Park, up West Washington Avenue, to the State Capitol starting around 11:30 a.m. Madison police will close streets for the safety of those marching. Streets affected include the entire inbound side of West Washington Avenue and its cross streets. 

An additional rally will start at UW Library Mall and march on State Street to the Capitol at the same time. Streets crossing State Street, including West Gorham and West Johnson Streets, will be affected as the protesters move through at approximately 11:30 a.m. A main rally will be held at Noon at the State Street entrance to the Capitol.

Traffic delays are expected between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please plan accordingly.