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The John Nolen Drive causeway will be closed to motor vehicle traffic overnight from Thursday, May 14, at 11:00 p.m. to Friday, May 15, at 5:00 a.m. for a concrete bridge deck pour. During the closure, traffic will be detoured between Olin Avenue…

The City of Madison is developing a Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan in conjunction with the Madison Metropolitan School District and the Wisconsin Bike Fed. The plan will provide policy and programmatic recommendations to improve the safety,…

Starting at noon on Thursday, May 14th, multiple streets will be closed for the Madison Night Market and will reopen at 1:00am on Friday, May 15th. Traffic will be able to cross State Street at all intersections except W Gilman Street. 

MADISON, Wis. – The Madison Police Department is excited to introduce its newest family member — a Golden Retriever named Frost.He's the department's first-ever therapy dog. Frost will work alongside our new peer support officer, a position created…

Pick up the new WE READ Map, get your WE READ bag, and connect to books, literacy tips, prizes and more this summer at your local library.

Monday, May 11 Update--The start date has been pushed one day to now start on Wednesday, May 13.  All other information remains the same.  

Multiple streets in the Tenney-Lapham neighborhood will be closed on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th for the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships Criterium Race.

The Garver Path will be detoured, between Starkweather Drive and the Capital City Trail, starting the morning of Monday, May 11th and reopening Thursday, May 14th. 

Some streets around the Camp Randall will be closed on Saturday, May 9th for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Commencement Ceremony. Plan on extra travel time when traveling in the area.

Some streets around the Capitol Square will be closed on Friday, May 8th for the annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Service. Plan on extra travel time when traveling in the area.

W Badger Rd will be closed from S Park St to Tulip Lane on Wednesday, May 6th from 9:00am-6:00pm for the grand opening of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture. Access will be maintained for those who live off of W Badger Rd and for Metro…

The Southwest and Southeast Area Plan project teams have submitted a Final Draft Plan for review and adoption. Both plans will be introduced to the Common Council during its Tuesday, May 5, 2026, meeting.

Every neighborhood has just one more spring yard waste set out date. This will be the final spring yard waste collection by the Streets Division for 2026. Curbside collection will return in the fall.When you should put out your yard waste for…

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The City Assessor is responsible for the assessment process including:

Announced on May Day in Chicago, the accord is a joint commitment to use the power of cities to defend democracy, worker's rights, and the livelihoods of our residents. 

Dane County residents and commuters logged more than 10,700 car-free and carpool trips during RoundTrip Greater Madison’s Spring Roll Challenge in April, saving over $13,900 and avoiding 22 tons of CO₂ emissions.

Several impactful snowstorms during the 2025-2026 winter season led to an increase in the number of sidewalk shoveling complaints received and citations issued.

MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Police Department is pleased to present its 2025 Annual Report.The report highlights our commitment to community outreach while providing high-quality police services.In 2025, the Madison Police Department invested in…