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  • Far Westside Flooding Project Earns Major Federal Funding

    Major flooding prevention improvements will be coming to Madison’s far west side as early as summer 2024 to provide protection to an area devastated by the 2018 floods. The proposed Pheasant Branch Tributary Greenway Enhancement project, located in…

  • Sept. 1: Part of Atwood Avenue to Open to Two-Way Traffic

    (MADISON, Wis.)—Starting in the evening of Sept. 1, Atwood Avenue will be open to two-way traffic between Walter Street and Fair Oaks Avenue. Vehicles should use caution in the area and follow the posted routes as crews continue to work in the area…

  • Public Invited to Next Madison Public Market Open House

    The City of Madison in partnership with the Madison Public Market Foundation invites the public to a celebration of progress for the Madison Public Market. The Ready! Set! Market! Open House will be held from 5-8 p.m., Sept. 12, 2023, at 202 First…

  • It’s Wisconsin Stormwater Week! Summer at the Storm Drains Contest Extended

    The City of Madison in collaboration as a partner of the Wisconsin Stormwater Collaborative (WSC) invites all communities to get involved in the state’s first Wisconsin Stormwater Week, Aug. 5-13, 2023. Governor Tony Evers has also proclaimed this…

  • Full Closure on Atwood Avenue to Take Place July 31

    (MADISON, Wis.)—Starting Monday, July 31, after 7 a.m., Atwood Avenue will be completely closed between Fair Oaks Avenue and Oakridge Avenue/Sugar Avenue. The full closure is expected to last approximately one month while crews reconstruct the…

  • Smile! Summer at the Storm Drains 2023 Kicks Off

    Contest deadline extended! Submit your selfies until 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.  The City of Madison Engineering Division in partnership with Dane County and Clean Lakes Alliance encourage the community to learn about the stormwater system and…

  • City Asks For Volunteers to Help with Spongy Moth Outbreak 

    MADISON, Wis. – The City of Madison Engineering Division welcomes volunteers to help with protecting oak trees on City property, which are showing signs of spongy moth activity and stress. Engineering will provide free burlap for volunteers.

  • Upcoming Atwood Avenue Traffic Switch Happening Next Week

    (MADISON, Wis.)—Another traffic switch will take place on Atwood Avenue beginning Monday, June 26. Traffic traveling northbound on Atwood Avenue will be directed to use the newly paved lane on the lake side of the street from Walter Street to just…

  • Support Local Businesses in the Heat of Construction Season

    The City of Madison Engineering Division encourages the community to support local businesses specifically impacted by major projects underway during the heat of this construction season. There are a number of high-impact road construction projects…

  • Parts of E. Washington Avenue to Close Friday

    (MADISON, Wis.)— On June 16, 2023, the westbound lanes of the 500 block of E. Washington Avenue between N. Blair Street and N. Franklin Street will be closed 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Traffic heading toward the capitol building will be directed to turn left…

  • Upcoming Atwood Avenue Traffic Switch Happening May 24

    (MADISON, Wis.)—A traffic switch will take place on the Atwood Avenue reconstruction project beginning Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Traffic will continue to be restricted to one northbound lane on Atwood Avenue between Cottage Grove Road and Oakridge…

  • Mow Two Times this Low Mow May 2023

    The City invites the community to support its pollinators and green spaces by mowing less and joining in its Low Mow May 2023 efforts.   As of May 1, 2023, the City will not enforce the tall grass ordinance for the remainder of the month. Low Mow…

  • Walter Street to Close Starting May 1

    (MADISON, Wis.)—As reconstruction continues on the Atwood Avenue project, Walter Street will be closed from Atwood Avenue to Johns Street until mid-June, beginning Monday, May 1. “We are progressing well in the Atwood Avenue project,” City of…

  • Upcoming Changes to E. Washington Avenue

    (MADISON, Wis.)—As the next stage of the Blair Street South project continues, the outbound lanes of E. Washington Avenue, traveling away from the Capitol building, will reopen to two lanes. Meanwhile, the middle inbound lane of E. Washington Avenue…

  • Get Involved: City’s First Purpose-Built Shelter Engagement Process Kicks Off

    The City of Madison invites the community to get involved in the public engagement process for the City’s first, purpose-built shelter. The City of Madison is collaborating with Dane County to plan for and design a purpose-built shelter facility…

  • Open House for Upcoming Plans in West Area

    The City of Madison Planning Division is excited to announce an Open House for upcoming plans, projects, and initiatives in the West Area. The event is a great opportunity to hear directly from City staff about proposed improvements aimed at serving…

  • Jornada Abierta para los Proyectos y Planes Futuros en el Área Oeste

    The City of Madison Planning Division is excited to announce an Open House for upcoming plans, projects, and initiatives in the West Area. The event is a great opportunity to hear directly from City staff about proposed improvements aimed at serving…

  • White House Boosts John Nolen Drive Bridge Reconstruction with $15M Funding

    The City of Madison is the latest recipient of a $15 million federal grant to put toward John Nolen Drive Bridge Reconstruction, a generational project with historic funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Senior Advisor to the President and…

  • Westbound E. Washington Avenue to be 1 Lane Starting April 13

    As the construction team continues work on the Blair Street project, the westbound side of E. Washington Avenue will be reduced to one lane starting Thursday, April 13, after morning commute. The closure will begin at Blount Street and continue…

  • Blair Street South Project Resumes Work on E. Washington Ave.

    (MADISON, Wis.)—Construction for the Blair Street South project will resume at 9 a.m. Monday, March 20, as the project shifts its focus to the E. Washington Avenue intersection. This phase of the project will focus on improvements to infrastructure…

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