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  • Innovative State Street Campus Garage Redevelopment Completed

    An ambitious public-private development addressing several needs in downtown Madison is getting ready to open after years of planning and construction.

  • Street Closure for Funeral

    W Badger Road will close from S Park Street to N Rusk Avenue on Friday, August 14 from 8:00am - 2:00pm a funeral at the Fountain of Life Church. Due to ongoing construction of the bridge over the railroad along W Badger Road, traffic will not…

  • Virginia Terrace Closure for Underground Utility Work

    Parisi Construction has closed Virginia Terrace between Regent Street and Rowley Avenue to construct underground utilities as part of the City of Madison's Virginia Terrace, Norwood Place, Rugby Row and Hillington Way construction project.

  • Lane Closures on Fish Hatchery Road for Cannonball Path Extension Project

    Beginning Monday, August 17, motorists traveling on Fish Hatchery Road can expect lane closures as construction begins on the Cannonball Path extension project.

  • North Shore Drive Partially Reopens to Traffic

    Eastbound North Shore Drive to John Nolen Drive and the southbound right turn from John Nolen Drive to westbound North Shore Drive will reopen by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, August 11, as the contractor completes work on North Shore Drive.

  • Lane Closure for Bridge Repair – W Badger Road

    On Tuesday, August 11th at 7:00am, Zenith Tech will close a lane on W Badger Road in order to conduct repairs on the roadway bridge over the railroad. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times on W Badger Road with the use of a temporary…

  • N Sherman Avenue Closure for Railroad Crossing Replacement

    Beginning at 5:00 am on Monday, August 17, Wisconsin and Southern Railroad will close N Sherman Avenue just north of Oxford Place to replace the railroad crossing.The closure is expected to last approximately 14 days, with the roadway scheduled to…

  • Temporary Milwaukee Street Closure - August 10 and August 12

    On Monday, August 10 and Wednesday, August 12, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Milwaukee Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Walter Street will be closed to through traffic by Integrity Grading and Excavation for utility installation for a private…

  • Road Closure – Pleasant View Road

    Starting on Monday, August 10 at 6:00 pm, Parisi Construction will close a section of Pleasant View Road overnight, from Mansion Hill Drive to Junction Road, to continue progress on the Hill Valley project. This closure is expected to last 12 hours…

  • Traffic Impacts for Madison Mini Marathon

    Multiple streets will be affected on Saturday, August 8 from 7:00am - noon. The annual Madison Mini Marathon event will host two races, a half marathon as well as a 5k race. 

  • Williamson Street has Reopened

    The recent closure of Williamson Street and South Baldwin Street was reopened at 9:00am on Tuesday, August 4.  City barricades and signage have been removed from the area. Please be mindful of an increased pedestrian presence.

  • N Broom Street Closure for Crane Removal

    N Broom Street will be closed between W Johnson Street and W Gorham Street from Friday August 7 to Sunday August 9 for Findorff to dismantle a tower crane at the site of the private development project. The closure will begin at 10:00am on…

  • Road Closure – Felland Road and Blissful Avenue intersection

    Starting Thursday, August 6, Capitol Underground will close a section of Felland Road at Blissful Avenue. The full closure of the intersection is part of a Veridian private development project that includes underground sewer work, electrical work,…

  • North Shore Drive Closure at Railroad Crossing for Replacement

    Beginning at 5:00 am on Monday, August 3, North Shore Drive will close at the railroad crossing on the curve where North Shore Drive transitions to Proudfit Street. The closure is necessary to allow Wisconsin & Southern Railroad to replace the…

  • Sanitary Sewer Work to Begin on Section of W Johnson Street

    Starting on Tuesday, July 28, and continuing until approximately Friday, August 21, RG Huston will be conducting sanitary sewer installation for the private development project at 306 N Brooks St. The work will occur in lane on W Johnson Street…

  • Williamson Street Closure to Continue

    To ensure the safety of the public, the current closure of Williamson Street, from S Dickinson Street to S Few Street, will remain until future determinations can be made.  We are asking the public to use other routes and remain cautious…

  • Street Closure on Williamson Street

    To ensure public safety, Williamson Street, from S Dickinson Street to S Few Street, will remain closed through mid-morning on Thursday, July 23.  Message boards and signage will be placed early in the morning to alert drivers of closures.…

  • Street Closure for All City Swim Meet 2026

    Starting at 8:00am on July 25, N Yellowstone Drive will be closed between Inner Drive and Shenandoah Way for the annual All City Swim Meet event. The event will go through the week with the street reopening by 5:00pm on August 2.

  • Street Closures for Atwoodfest 2026

    Starting at 6:00am on Saturday, July 25, multiple streets will be closed for the annual Atwoodfest event.

  • Street Closures and Parking Restrictions for AC/DC at Camp Randall Stadium

    The 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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