Traffic Engineering

Traffic Pattern Changes for John Nolen Drive Project

Traffic will shift to the newly constructed side of John Nolen Drive on 7/14

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 Closure to Continue
posted July 23, 2026

To ensure the safety of the public, the current closure of Williamson Street, from S Dickinson Street to S Few Street, will remain until future determinations can be made. We are asking the public to use other routes and remain cautious…
Street Closure on Williamson Street
posted July 23, 2026

To ensure public safety, Williamson Street, from S Dickinson Street to S Few Street, will remain closed through mid-morning on Thursday, July 23. Message boards and signage will be placed early in the morning to alert drivers of closures.…
Street Closure for All City Swim Meet 2026
posted July 21, 2026

Starting at 8:00am on July 25, N Yellowstone Drive will be closed between Inner Drive and Shenandoah Way for the annual All City Swim Meet event. The event will go through the week with the street reopening by 5:00pm on August 2.