The air quality due to the wildfires appears to be worsening, with readings ranging from very unhealthy to hazardous.The Streets Division drop-off sites will close at 11am on Friday, July 17, 2026, in response to these air quality conditions.
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UPDATE: Drop-off Sites Will Close at 11:00am on Friday, July 17, 2026.
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For Friday July 17, Drop-off Sites Open & Minimally Staffed; Sites Will Close if Air Conditions Worsen
posted by Public Works and Streets & Urban ForestryThe unhealthy air quality due to the wildfires continues. At the time of this publication (just after 8am), conditions are slightly improved compared to yesterday (7/16/26). The Streets Division drop-off sites are open for City of…
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Street Closures and Parking Restrictions for AC/DC at Camp Randall Stadium
posted by Parking, Mobility & Infrastructure, and TransportationThe City of Madison announces several street closures and parking restrictions in preparation for the AC/DC concert at Camp Randall Stadium on Sunday, July 19. These measures are intended to support pedestrian safety and event logistics.
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Streets Division Drop-off Sites Closed Due to Unhealthy Air Quality
posted by Public Works and Streets & Urban ForestryDue to the unhealthy to hazardous air quality due to the wildfires, drop-off sites are now closed for Thursday, July 16, 2026We apologize for the inconvenience.As of the publication of this release, we hope to be able to provide drop-off site…
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Temporary Closures for E Main and S Hancock Street Paving on July 15
posted by Engineering, Mobility & Infrastructure, and TransportationStarting at 7:00am on Wednesday, July 15th, R.G. Huston Co., Inc. will continue work on the E Main and S Hancock project with the paving of several sections of roadway. It is anticipated that all temporary closures related to paving will…
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Help Your Trees: Urban Forestry Reminds Residents to Water Newly Planted Trees
posted by Public Works and Streets & Urban ForestryIf a tree has been planted on the terrace in front of your home by Urban Forestry within the last five years, or if you had a tree planted on your private property in that same window of time, please water the tree as needed to increase its chance…
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Alder John W. Duncan Announces Resignation from Madison Common Council
posted by Common Council and Mayor's OfficeAlder John W. Duncan, District 1, is resigning from the Madison Common Council, effective July 31, 2026. “My last day as your alder will be Friday, July 31, 2026. My husband and I have decided to move from Madison. While we are excited for this…
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Lane Closures for Midvale Boulevard Resurfacing
posted by Engineering, Mobility & Infrastructure, and TransportationStarting at 9:00am on Monday, July 20, Payne and Dolan will begin resurfacing Midvale Boulevard from Mineral Point Road to University Avenue. During this resurfacing project one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. The…
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Street Closures for Art Fair 2026
posted by Parking, Mobility & Infrastructure, and TransportationMultiple streets will be closed this weekend for the annual Art Fair On the Square and Art Fair Off the Square events.
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Traffic Pattern Changes for Next Phase of John Nolen Drive Reconstruction
posted by 4 departments ( Engineering, Parking, Mobility & Infrastructure, and Transportation )Overnight on Monday, July 13, into Tuesday morning, July 14, the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project will move into its next major phase as traffic shifts from the existing northbound roadway onto the newly constructed southbound lanes.To…
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Disability Pride Flag Raising & News Conference: Celebrating a Shared Vision of a Future that Leaves None of Us Behind
posted by Civil Rights, Common Council, and Mayor's OfficeThe City of Madison recently celebrated its second Disability Pride Flag Raising Ceremony to mark the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The event took place on Wednesday, July 8, at 11:30 a.m. Alder Dina Nina Martinez…
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Street Closure for the Fete De Marquette 2026
posted by Parking, Mobility & Infrastructure, and TransportationTwo streets will be closed for the Fete De Marquette event at McPike Park starting the evening of Thursday, July 9.
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Liquor license holders: Beware of phishing scam
posted by Clerk's Office and Mayor's OfficeScammers are using publicly available application and license information to identify potential victims and make the communications appear legitimate.
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CDA Awarded Additional Funding to House Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
posted by Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development, CDA Housing, and PCED Office of the DirectorHUD is awarding the CDA funding to offer five additional housing vouchers through the HUD-VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) program.
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Local Voices and Meaningful Conversations: Meet Your Westside Alders!
posted by Common CouncilThe Common Council invites residents to a meet-and-greet to connect and engage with Madison's Westside alders! This event offers a casual atmosphere where both alders and residents can discuss what matters most to them. It promises to be an evening…
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N Broom St Slip Lane Closure
posted by Mobility & InfrastructureFrom Tuesday 7/7 to Sunday 7/19, the left turn slip lane from N Broom St to W Gorham St will be closed by Findorff to complete restoration work for the private development project at that location. During this time:The left lane of N Broom St…
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Last Chance to Take the Recycle Better Class in 2026
posted by Public Works and Streets & Urban ForestryThe City of Madison Streets Division has partnered again this year with Sustain Dane to offer the Recycle Better class.Your last chance to take the class this year is coming up on July 23, 2026.By taking this recycling workshop, you can help…
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Traffic Impacts for Madison Mallards Fireworks
posted by Parking, Mobility & Infrastructure, and TransportationSome roads around Warner Park should anticipate increased traffic Friday evening, July 3, due to crowds leaving Warner Park after the Festival Foods post-game firework show. The show will begin shortly after the Madison Mallards game…
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Please Leave the Fireworks to the Pros, Folks
posted by Fire, Mayor's Office, and ParksThe City of Madison wishes everyone a very happy and safe Fourth of July.
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Overdose Spike Alert: Extreme Heat Increases Risk of Drug Overdose
posted by Public Health Madison & Dane CountyPublic Health Madison & Dane County is issuing a public health alert due to an increase, or spike, in drug overdoses in our community that may be fueled by extreme heat.