Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

Traffic will shift to the newly constructed side of John Nolen Drive on 7/14

Cap City Trail users will be detoured around Monona Bay during this phase

John Nolen Drive Project Page

Learn more about navigating the area during construction.

Image description: Cap City Trail detour route uses S Shore Drive moving west around Lake Monona Bay to reconnect with John Nolen Drive at North Shore Drive.

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News Releases

  • Lane Closures for Midvale Boulevard Resurfacing

    Starting at 9:00am on Monday, July 20, Payne and Dolan will begin resurfacing Midvale Boulevard from Mineral Point Road to University Avenue.  During this resurfacing project one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction. The…

  • Street Closures for Art Fair 2026

    Multiple streets will be closed this weekend for the annual Art Fair On the Square and Art Fair Off the Square events.

  • Traffic Pattern Changes for Next Phase of John Nolen Drive Reconstruction

    Overnight on Monday, July 13, into Tuesday morning, July 14, the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project will move into its next major phase as traffic shifts from the existing northbound roadway onto the newly constructed southbound lanes.To…

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