Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

Cap City Trail users are currently detoured around Monona Bay.

John Nolen Drive Project Page

Street Occupancy Permits

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

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Projects around the City of Madison

Learn about projects happening throughout the Madison area.

News Releases

  • Highland Avenue Railroad Crossing Closure Begins October 9

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    Highland Avenue will close at the railroad tracks between Campus Drive and the VA driveway beginning at 5 a.m. Friday, October 9, 2026, for a Wisconsin & Southern Railroad crossing replacement project. The street is expected to reopen by 5 a.m.…

  • Temporary Street Closures for S Broom and W Doty Streets

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    Starting on Monday October 5, Speedway Sand and Gravel will begin constructing public utility improvements for the private development project at S Broom Street and W Doty Street. Work will occur on both streets during this project and will…

  • Street Closures for UW Madison Homecoming Parade

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    Multiple streets around Langdon Street will be closed on Friday afternoon, October 2, for the UW Madison Homecoming Prade. The parade starts at 6:00pm.

Upcoming Events

  1. Attic Angels Greenway Repair

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    Virtual event

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