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

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

Beginning Monday, April 6, southbound S. Broom St will close to traffic, between W. Wilson St and John Nolen Drive, as part of the next phase of the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project.

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Learn more about navigating the area during construction.

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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

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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

  • Street Closures for Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square posted

    Several streets will be closed for the Dane County Farmers' Market each Saturday, beginning with the first market this Saturday, April 11.The following blocks will be closed to motor vehicle traffic each Saturday from approximately 8:00am until…

  • New Traffic Pattern for John Nolen Drive Construction posted

    Beginning Monday, April 6, southbound South Broom Street will close to traffic, between West Wilson Street and John Nolen Drive, as part of the next phase of the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project.

  • Public Meeting to Discuss Madison Pedestrian Plan posted

    The City of Madison is updating its Pedestrian Plan for the first time in nearly three decades! The new plan will provide policy and programmatic recommendations to improve safety, comfort, and accessibility for people walking in Madison.The City is…

Upcoming Events

  1. West Towne Shared-Use Path – Phase 2b

    Virtual event

  2. Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss Perry Street Connection Study

    Virtual event

  3. Open House Opportunity to Discuss Perry Street Connection Study

    Urban League
    2222 S Park Street, Suite 200

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