John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Survey

The City of Madison is planning to reconstruct John Nolen Drive between South Broom Street and East Olin Avenue. The goal of the project is to improve the transportation safety for this corridor for pedestrians, bicycles and motor vehicles. The project's scope includes replacing the six bridges on the John Nolen Drive causeway, which are approaching the end of their service life. The adjacent Capital City Trail is also planned to be reconstructed to create additional space for bike and pedestrian traffic, particularly where it is narrow over waterways. A pedestrian and bike underpass between North Shore Drive and South Broom Street is also under consideration. In addition, partial shoreline replacement is being evaluated.

The planning and design process is now underway, and will include analysis of existing conditions, feasibility studies and a community engagement process to inform preliminary and final designs. Construction is scheduled for 2025 and 2026.

This project is being planned and designed in coordination with the City's ongoing Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge, which encompasses Law Park and Olin Park.

A new John Nolen Drive reconstruction online survey is now available here. The purpose of the survey is to gather further input from the community on their thoughts regarding John Nolen Drive. Different conceptual options for the roadway, multiuse path and shoreline design are included. Results from previous public meetings, the survey and other input will be used to develop a preferred alternative to move forward with final design. For additional information on project, including how you can stay updated, visit the project website.