Beginning Monday, April 6, southbound South Broom Street will close to traffic, between West Wilson Street and John Nolen Drive, as part of the next phase of the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project.
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New Traffic Pattern for John Nolen Drive Construction
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Public Meeting to Discuss Madison Pedestrian Plan
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The City of Madison is updating its Pedestrian Plan for the first time in nearly three decades! The new plan will provide policy and programmatic recommendations to improve safety, comfort, and accessibility for people walking in Madison.The City is…
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Temporary Closure for Utility Work - 100 Block State Street
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Starting Monday, March 30, and continuing through Monday, April 6, Findorff will close the 100 block of State Street, in the eastbound direction, to complete utility work for the Wisconsin Historical Museum project.
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Potential Street Closures for Protest
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Multiple downtown streets will potentially be impacted on Saturday, March 28 for an unpermitted event. The Madison Police Department may close some streets to ensure the safety of those attending. Determinations will be made as the event…
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Green Avenue/Troy Drive - Sanitary Sewer & Asphalt Replacement Project
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Starting the week of March 30, 2026, Speedway Sand and Gravel will begin work on the Green Avenue/Troy Drive Sanitary Sewer and Asphalt Replacement Project. Key Project Objectives:
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Temporary Street Closure on Westbound North Shore Drive
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Starting Monday, March 23, westbound North Shore Drive will close between John Nolen Drive and Bedford Street for reconstruction work as part of the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project. During this closure, no turns will be permitted from John…
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Street Closures for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Multiple streets around the Capitol Square will be closed on Sunday, March 15th for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Plan for extra time when traveling in the area.Beginning at 11:00am, the Capitol square and surrounding streets will close…
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DATE CHANGE: Eastbound University Avenue Temporarily Reduced to One Lane
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Update:Due to forecast inclement weather conditions on Sunday, March 15, this work will be delayed until the following weekend, Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22.Previous release: posted March 10, 2026 – 1:56pm
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Eastbound University Avenue Temporarily Reduced to One Lane on Friday, March 13
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Starting at 9:00 am on Friday, March 13th, Interstate Demolition will reduce a section of eastbound University Avenue to one lane, east of Midvale Boulevard, to complete the first phase of utility work for the private development project at 3535…
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Meet 2026 Women in Construction Week Profile: Liz Callin
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While most of typical construction is about to-do lists from planning before and completing a punch list post build, the most important part on City of Madison Pri
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Paid Public Parking Now Available at Wilson Lot (Evenings and Weekends)
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The Parking Division is pleased to announce expanded public parking at the Wilson Lot, located at 499 E. Wilson Street.Paid public parking is available after 6:00 pm Monday–Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. A total of 12…
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Lane Reduction on University Avenue Starting Monday, March 2
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Starting 7:00 am on Monday, March 2nd, R. G Huston will begin the first phase of construction on Hawthorne Court. This project will be completed in multiple phases and will impact University Avenue, N. Lake Street, and W. Dayton Street during…
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Temporary Closure of Midland Street for Equipment Removal
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On Saturday, February 28, from 7 am to 9 am, Ideal Crane will close Midland Street, between Fish Hatchery Road and South Street, for equipment removal at 1211 Fish Hatchery Road. Pedestrian access will remain open on the north side of Midland…
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Street Closure – E Main Street and S Hancock Street
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Beginning at 7:00 am on Monday, February 23rd, R.G. Huston Co. will resume construction on the E. Main Street and S. Hancock Street reconstruction project started in 2025. Concurrent with this work, utility companies will continue replacing…
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Finalist designs for State Street Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court public art released
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Members of the community are invited to provide feedback on the proposed designs and hear from the artists at an upcoming community meeting.
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Intermittent Elevator Outages at Overture Center Garage on February 16
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ProAxis will perform scheduled exterior maintenance on the elevator hoistway at the City of Madison Overture Center Garage on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. The work includes replacing the header and window barrier on the…
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City of Madison Celebrates Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week
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The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has officially declared February 16–20, 2026, as Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week. The City of Madison is proud to recognize the 65 crossing guards who faithfully serve at intersections…
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Bassett Street Closure for Crane Removal
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From Friday, January 16, to Sunday, January 18, N Bassett Street will close, between W Johnson Street and W Dayton Street, by Findorff to dismantle a tower crane for a private development project.
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Lake Street Closure for Crane Removal
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From Monday, January 12 to Friday, January 16, N Lake Street will close between University Avenue and State Street by Mortenson Construction to dismantle a tower crane.
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Winter Parking & Safety Reminders as Season’s First Snowfall Arrives
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The City of Madison has declared the first Snow Emergency of the season. This officially activates alternate side parking enforcement until March 15, 2026.