Cars and a biker on a multi-lane road. There is also a person walking on the sidewalk.
Traffic Engineering
Yang Tao, Director of Traffic Engineering

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.

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

Projects around the City of Madison

Learn about projects happening throughout the Madison area.

Crossing Guard Recognition Week - February 16 - 20

Print a coloring sheet for your local guard & say thank you!

Coloring sheet 1        Coloring sheet 2

Meet the Crossing Guard Who Keeps Kids Safe – and Smiling

Dedeanna “Dede” Jones, one of our Crossing Guards, is featured in the Department of Public Instruction's recent article.

News Releases

  • Street Closure – E Main Street and S Hancock Street posted

    Beginning at 7:00 am on Monday, February 23rd, R.G. Huston Co. will resume construction on the E. Main Street and S. Hancock Street reconstruction project started in 2025. Concurrent with this work, utility companies will continue replacing…

  • City of Madison Celebrates Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week posted

    The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has officially declared February 16–20, 2026, as Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week. The City of Madison is proud to recognize the 65 crossing guards who faithfully serve at intersections…

  • Common Council to Discuss Collaborative Approaches to Violence Prevention posted

    The Madison Common Council will hold a discussion on Violence Prevention on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building. This event will feature presentations from several City agencies,…

Upcoming Events

  1. Sugar Maple Lane Reconstruction
    • Virtual event
  2. Dickson Pl, Irwin Pl, Dodge St, Carver St, Martin St Reconstruction
    • Virtual event
  3. Moorland Rd Shared-Use Path
    • Virtual event
  4. Sherman Ave, N. Sherman Ave, and McGuire Street Reconstruction
    • Virtual event

Report a Problem

Report non-emergency issues to City staff. 

If it is an emergency, please call 911.