John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Meeting

The City of Madison is planning to reconstruct John Nolen Drive between South Broom Street and Lakeside Street. The goal of the project is to improve the transportation safety for this corridor for pedestrians, bicycles, and motor vehicles. The project's scope includes replacing the six bridges on the John Nolen Drive causeway, which are approaching the end of their service life. The adjacent Capital City Trail is also planned to be reconstructed to create additional space for bike and pedestrian traffic, particularly where it is narrow over waterways. In addition, partial Lake Monona shoreline reconstruction is included. A pedestrian and bike underpass between North Shore Drive and South Broom Street is also under consideration as a later phase.

The planning and design process is well underway, and includes analysis of existing conditions, feasibility studies and a community engagement process to inform preliminary and final designs. Construction is scheduled for fall 2025 through summer 2027.

This project is being planned and designed in coordination with the City's Lake Monona Waterfront (Madison LakeWay) Master Plan project, which encompasses Law Park and Olin Park.

You are invited to attend the third public information meeting for the project on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. You can join the virtual meeting using your computer, smartphone, or tablet, or you can listen in via telephone. You will receive login information after registering at this link.

The purpose of the meeting is to gather further input from the community on their thoughts regarding John Nolen Drive. The preferred alternative for the roadway, multiuse path and shoreline design will be reviewed. For additional information on the project, including how you can stay updated, visit the project website.