Yang Tao, Director of Traffic Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

Cap City Trail users will be detoured around Monona Bay during this phase

A Street Occupancy Permit is needed when your project requires materials or machinery to be on or over: streets, sidewalks, alleys, or public grounds

Current openings to join Traffic Engineering & other City agencies!

Learn about projects happening throughout the Madison area.

Visit and chat with the Traffic and Safety team at parks in your area all summer long.

Williamson Street has Reopened
posted August 4, 2026

The recent closure of Williamson Street and South Baldwin Street was reopened at 9:00am on Tuesday, August 4. City barricades and signage have been removed from the area. Please be mindful of an increased pedestrian presence.
N Broom Street Closure for Crane Removal
posted August 4, 2026

N Broom Street will be closed between W Johnson Street and W Gorham Street from Friday August 7 to Sunday August 9 for Findorff to dismantle a tower crane at the site of the private development project. The closure will begin at 10:00am on…
Road Closure – Felland Road and Blissful Avenue intersection
posted July 29, 2026

Starting Thursday, August 6, Capitol Underground will close a section of Felland Road at Blissful Avenue. The full closure of the intersection is part of a Veridian private development project that includes underground sewer work, electrical work,…