Traffic Engineering

Beginning Monday morning, November 24, the John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Project will transition into Stage 2.

John Nolen Drive will see ongoing construction for the next few years.  

News Release

Learn more about navigating the area during construction.

Image description: Stage 2 construction November 2025 through August 2026. (information in news release text)

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.

Temporary Street Closure on Westbound North Shore Drive

From Monday, March 23 - approximately April 27, westbound North Shore Dr will close between John Nolen Dr & Bedford St for reconstruction work.

News Releases

  • Temporary Closure for Utility Work - 100 Block State Street

    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. 

  • Potential Street Closures for Protest

    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…

  • Green Avenue/Troy Drive - Sanitary Sewer & Asphalt Replacement Project

    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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