Traffic Engineering

Overnight Closures Scheduled for Northbound John Nolen Drive

Traffic will be impacted for the duration of the project. Stay in the know, visit the John Nolen Drive project page

A Street Occupancy Permit is needed when your project requires materials or machinery to be on or over: streets, sidewalks, alleys, or public grounds

New 20 MPH signs have been installed throughout residential neighborhoods across the City of Madison as part of Vision Zero's - 20 is Plenty program.

Learn about projects happening throughout the Madison area.

City of Madison marks World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims posted November 12, 2025
In recognition of World Day of Remembrance on November 16th, the City of Madison has installed a memorial to remember the victims of traffic fatalities.
Update: N Franklin Avenue & Lynn Terrace Reconstruction with Utilities Project posted November 7, 2025
On Monday, November 10, N Franklin Avenue and Lynn Terrace will re-open to traffic after the concluding the replacement of aging and deteriorating utilities for N Franklin Avenue and Lynn Terrace. Learn more about this project on Engineering’s…
Street Closures for Madison Marathon posted November 6, 2025
Several streets in and around downtown will be closed for the Madison Marathon races on Sunday, November 9th. The races all begin on the Capitol Square with the full marathon course taking runners through the UW Arboretum, Vilas Park, around Lake…