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.

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

Current openings to join Traffic Engineering & other City agencies!

Learn about projects happening throughout the Madison area.

Street Closures for St. Patrick’s Day Parade posted March 12, 2026
Multiple streets around the Capitol Square will be closed on Sunday, March 15th for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Plan for extra time when traveling in the area.Beginning at 11:00am, the Capitol square and surrounding streets will close…
DATE CHANGE: Eastbound University Avenue Temporarily Reduced to One Lane posted March 12, 2026
Update:Due to forecast inclement weather conditions on Sunday, March 15, this work will be delayed until the following weekend, Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22.Previous release: posted March 10, 2026 – 1:56pm
Eastbound University Avenue Temporarily Reduced to One Lane on Friday, March 13 posted March 10, 2026
Starting at 9:00 am on Friday, March 13th, Interstate Demolition will reduce a section of eastbound University Avenue to one lane, east of Midvale Boulevard, to complete the first phase of utility work for the private development project at 3535…