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

closure map for the Upcoming John Nolen Drive reconstruction project beginning on October 13, specific closure details in news release.

Reconstruction of John Nolen Drive begins on Monday, October 13. 

Traffic will be impacted for the duration of the project.  Learn more!

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

20 is Plenty Signing Installations

New 20 MPH signs have been installed throughout residential neighborhoods across the City of Madison as part of Vision Zero's - 20 is Plenty program.

Projects around the City of Madison

Learn about projects happening throughout the Madison area.

Williamson Street Safety Study

Until late October, Williamson Street will experience a safety test that removes peak-hour travel lanes to evaluate safety benefits such as improved pedestrian crossings and reduced speeding.

 

News Releases

  • October is Pedestrian Safety Month posted

    As the days grow shorter and more kids walk to and from school, fall is a great time for everyone in Mad

  • Street Closures for UW Madison Homecoming Parade posted

    Multiple street segments around Langdon Street will be closed on Friday, October 10th for the UW Madison Homecoming Parade.The parade is scheduled to start at 6:00pm.

  • John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Begins Monday, October 13 posted

    Reconstruction of John Nolen Drive will begin on Monday, October 13. During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Lakeside Street and Broom Street. North Shore Drive and Broom Street will also be reduced to one…

Upcoming Events

  1. Wingra Proper Watershed Study
    • Virtual event

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