Blair Street/John Nolen Drive Corridor Study

Latest Update

4/6/2021 Update:
This corridor study is complete. For more information and updates on the upcoming John Nolen Drive Reconstruction project, please sign up for email updates on the John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Page.

Project Overview

The City of Madison conducted a corridor study of John Nolen Drive and Blair Street from North Shore Drive to East Washington Avenue including portions of Wilson Street and Williamson Street. The primary goals of the study were identify concepts to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to Law Park along the study corridor, and to determine a preferred alternative for reconstruction of S Blair St from the intersection of Wilson and Williamson Street to East Washington Ave.

Several previous and ongoing studies exist along John Nolen Drive in the study area. The Blair Street / John Nolen Drive Corridor Study sought to build upon these efforts and be mindful of possible long-term visions for the Monona Terrace and Law Park areas.

Proposed Plans for the Blair St, John Nolen Dr, E Wilson St & Williamson Street intersection:
Overview
Intersection Detail
Corridor Study Report

Public Involvement 

There are a number of points of contact during this project where the public is encouraged to give feedback as part of public information meetings and public hearings. Dates and times are indicated below:

Public Information Meetings 

The City held a third public information meeting at 7 p.m., Aug. 9, 2017, Monona Terrace Hall of Ideas Room G & J, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703.  
Press Release
Presentation
Exhibits Part 1 (West of Terrace)
Exhibits Part 2 (East of Terrace)
Exhibits Part 3 (Intersection Area)
Exhibit 4 (Right Turn Channelization)

The City held a second public information meeting at 7 p.m., April 17, 2017, Monona Terrace Hall of Ideas Room G, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703. The City provided a presentation, answered questions and took public input on the study.  
Press Release
Presentation
Exhibit Part 1 (West of Terrace)
Exhibit Part 2 (East of Terrace)
Exhibit Part 3 (Intersection Area)

The City held the first of three public information meetings at 7 p.m., Nov. 30, 2016,  Monona Terrace, Hall of Ideas Room G, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI. The City reviewed the project scope, presented background information and obtained public input. 
Press Release
Presentation