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  • Street Closures for Mifflin Street Block Party

    Multiple downtown streets will be closed on Saturday, April 26th, for the Mifflin Street Block Party. The Madison Police Department will close some streets to ensure the safety of those attending this unpermitted event.Street closures will begin…

  • Street Closure for New Chabad Jewish Center Grand Opening

    The 1700 block of Monroe Street, from Grant Street and Garfield Street, will be closed on Sunday afternoon, April 27th, for the New Chabad Jewish Center Grand opening event.The street closure will begin at 12:30 pm and the streets will reopen by 3:…

  • Street Closures for Crazylegs

    Many downtown streets will be closed on Saturday morning, April 26th, for the Crazylegs Classic run/walk.Street closures will begin at 9:50 am with race start times staggered to accommodate the walk and run portion of the event. Allow extra time if…

  • N Franklin Avenue & Lynn Terrace Reconstruction with Utilities Project

    N Franklin Avenue and Lynn Terrace will be closed to non-local traffic starting on Monday, April 28th. The project will replace aging and deteriorating utilities for N Franklin Avenue and Lynn Terrace.Details:

  • Ramp Closure — Highway 30 Exit 1B – Fair Oaks Westbound Off Ramp

    Starting Monday, April 21st, R.G. Huston Company will close the Highway 30 westbound off-ramp, at Fair Oaks Avenue, to complete utility work within the intersection. The ramp will reopen on May 5th. Bi-directional traffic on Fair Oaks Avenue is…

  • Felland Road Closure Begins April 15

    Scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Felland Rd will close to thru traffic, from Lein Rd to Commercial Ave/Hwy T, for utility installation and to complete improvements at the Felland Rd/Bridle Way…

  • Starker Avenue Resurfacing with Utilities Project

    Starker Avenue, from Woodvale Drive to Droster Road, is currently closed to through traffic while S & L Underground completes scheduled resurfacing and utility work in the area. This project includes removing and replacing the existing pavement…

  • Intersection Closure: Mid-Town Road and S. High Point Road

    Starting Wednesday, April 16th, Parisi Construction will close the intersection of Mid-Town Road and S. High Point Road to complete utility work within the intersection between the hours of 9 AM and 3 PM daily.  The street will reopen to…

  • Knutson Drive Reconstruction

    Knutson Drive is currently closed to through traffic while scheduled reconstruction in the area is completed. This project includes a new street design with curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveway aprons. The asphalt pavement and gravel…

  • Update: Street Closure - East Wilson Street April 2 to mid-June

    Starting Tuesday, April 2, East Wilson Street will be fully closed between S Pinckney Street and King Street for the continuation of the East Wilson Street reconstruction project.A detour will be in place to send westbound Wilson Street traffic to…

  • Update: Street Closure - 100 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard at Doty Street

    Starting Wednesday, April 2, R.G Huston will close the 100 block of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd at Doty Street to repair concrete pavement within the intersection.  The street will reopen the following Wednesday, April 9. See attached map…

  • Women in Construction Week 2025 Profile: Renee Callaway

    Biking in Madison, Wis. is a big deal. The community of cyclists is big.

  • City of Madison Celebrates Women in Construction Week 2025

    The City of Madison Engineering Division, in partnership with the Parks Division, Traffic Engineering Division, Madison Water Utility and Information

  • City of Madison Honors Crossing Guards During Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week

    Madison, WI – The State of Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction has declared the week of February 17-21 Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week, and the City of Madison proudly recognizes their 63 dedicated crossing guards who work…

  • Prioritizing Traffic Safety for All Road Users: D7 Virtual Lunch and Learn with Traffic Engineering

    Alder Nasra Wehelie is excited to continue her Lunch and Learn session for this month, featuring Traffic Engineering on Thursday, February 20, from 12 to 1 p.m. Whether you drive, bike, or walk, this virtual Lunch and Learn will offer residents a…

  • Stop by on Winter Bike Day, Happening February 14

    Demonstrating that biking isn’t just a summer activity, even in snowy Wisconsin, the local bicycle advocacy group Madison Bikes is hosting a Winter Bike Day on Friday February 14.

  • Updated Dates: Temporary Lane Closures for Tree Removal

    On Wednesday, January 15 and Thursday, January 16, City Forestry crews will close Manitou Way, between Tumalo Trail and Iroquois Drive, to remove three median trees.  The work and closure will occur between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm each day, with…

  • Temporary Lane Closures for Tree Removal

    On Tuesday, January 14 and Wednesday, January 15, City Forestry crews will close Manitou Way, between Tumalo Trail and Iroquois Drive, to remove three median trees.  The work and closure will occur between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm each day, with the…

  • Vision Zero’s '20 is Plenty' Program to Roll Out This Winter

    Madison joins other progressive cities across the country — including Minneapolis, New York City, Portland, and Seattle — in lowering speed limits on local streets

  • Update: Reconstruction to Pause Until Spring Due to Cold Weather

    Due to cold weather the remaining work within the Doty St and Martin Luther King Jr Blvd intersection has been rescheduled for the Spring of 2025.  R.G. Huston will perform this work as temperatures allow in Spring of 2025.Learn more about the…

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