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  • Street Closure for Mallards 3rd of July Fireworks posted

    Many streets around Warner Park on the north side will have their traffic pattern impacted by the Madison Mallards Fireworks show the night of July 3rd. The show is expected to start at 9:45pm and will last approximately 20 minutes.Traffic movements…

  • No Streets Division Collections on Thursday, July 4, 2024 posted

    There will be no trash, recycling, brush, or large item collection on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.  The Streets Division drop-off sites and offices will also be closed.Trash & Recycling…

  • City Staff Monitors Flooding Potential, Avoid Flash Flooding-Prone Areas posted

    Dane County is under a flood watch, which is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible.

  • Heavy Rains Cause Flooding Concerns posted

    The heavy rain from this afternoon’s storm has created a potential for flooding throughout the Madison area, and has left standing water in some areas, including streets.  The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Dane County…

  • Lane and Intersection Closures – University Ave and N Lake St posted

    Starting 7:00am on Monday, June 24th, R.G Huston will begin construction on the Lake Street Sanitary Replacement Project. This project starts on the south side of University Ave at N. Lake St and extends north to 441 N. Lake St.

  • Call for Volunteers as Ride the Drive Plans Gear Up posted

    Madison Parks calls for volunteers as plans for this year's Ride the Drive heat up. Scheduled for Sunday, August 11, Ride the Drive celebrates Madison's healthy and active lifestyle by closing select streets, like John Nolen Drive, to motor vehicles…

  • Lane Closure – Valley View Rd posted

    Starting on Monday, June 24, Parisi Construction will close a section of Valley View rd, from South Point Rd to just past Lone Oak Ln, to continue progress on the 1000 Oaks project. This full excavation closure is expected to last a several weeks,…

  • No Streets Division Collections or Drop-off on Juneteenth, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 posted

    There will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections performed by the City of Madison Streets Division on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.The Streets Division drop-off sites will also be closed.Trash…

  • Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Playground posted

    Oak Park Heights Park, known to many of its neighbors as Piper Park, is nestled under a canopy of mature trees and recently received a new playground. Neighbors and friends are invited to join City leaders, including Madison Alder Bill Tishler in a…

  • Goodman Pool Opens Friday, First 500 Kids Admitted Free posted

    The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Pool opens for the 2024 season on Friday, June 7! Thanks to the generosity of Goodman's Jewelers, the first 500 kids receive free admission starting at 12pm! Honoring Irwin and Robert Goodman, John and Catherine…

  • Bikeways Projects – 2024 Construction posted

    The Bikeways contract is meant to cover small improvements and repairs to the City of Madison bike network. The three projects below have been identified by planners and residents as crucial missing connections for bike accessibility, safety, and…

  • Alex Booker Announced as the 2024 Naturalist-in-Residence for Madison Public Library posted

    Booker will lead a 6-week nature residency July 15-August 23 that will take place in libraries and green spaces across Madison.

  • Outbound Lane Closure – King Street posted

    Outbound King St, between E. Main St and E. Doty St, will close on Wednesday, June 5 from 11:30am until 2:30pm.  This closure will help facilitate construction related to the E. Doty St Reconstruction Project.  Inbound King St will operate…

  • UPDATED: Free Burlap Available for Homeowners for Spongy Moth Protection posted

     UPDATE: As of June 7, 2024, free burlap is no longer available. The available supply has been taken.  Burlap is available for purchase from hardware and fabric stores.  Visit the spongy moth website for additional information about…

  • Lane closure on West Washington Avenue posted

    Starting at 7:00 am on Monday, June 3rd, Integrity Grading and Excavating will begin construction on W Washington Ave, between Broom St and Fairchild St. Two-way traffic, one lane in each direction, will be maintained on W Washington Ave throughout…

  • Free Fun Weekend in Madison Parks posted

    Enjoy permit-free days in City of Madison and Dane County parks, on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, 2024. No permit is required to try out a disc golf course, bring your dog to a park or access the lakes.DISC GOLFA daily or annual permit is…

  • Sycamore And South Point Drop-Off Sites Open on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 posted

    The Streets Division drop-off sites at 4602 Sycamore Avenue and 402 South Point Rd will be open on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.  These two sites will be open from 7:30am to 7:00pm on this date.These two drop-off sites are usually closed on…

  • Madison Hosts Nature Everywhere Day and Conference posted

    The Nature Everywhere Conference at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, brings together leaders from around the world to advance programs, practices, and policies for advancing equitable access to nature.

  • May 25 Storm Response Update: Emergency Tree Damage Calls to be Resolved Today posted

    Urban Forestry arborists expect to have all emergency-level damage calls related to the storm of May 21 resolved by the end of today, Saturday, May 25, 2024.

  • UPDATED: Free Mulch Now Available in Select City of Madison Parks posted

     JUNE 20, 2024 UPDATE:  Elver Parks is the only park now that has mulch available for Madison resident.  Original Release: Wood mulch is now available for free within four City of Madison parks.The mulch is available at the…

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