Residence hall move-in to affect campus travel Aug. 25 and Aug. 27-29, 2024

Commuters can expect delays in the campus area for UW Housing fall semester move-in. Some campus roadways will close or be limited to one-way move-in traffic. The move-in days are Sunday, August 25 and Tuesday through Thursday, August 27-29, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Parking lots located near residence halls will also be used as unloading zones. Transportation Services will send email notifications to permit holders in affected parking lots. 

East Campus Closures

  • Park Street between University Avenue and Langdon Street will be one-way northbound. The southbound lane will be restricted to move-in traffic only.
  • Lake Street between Dayton and Johnson Streets will be closed to thru traffic. Access will be restricted to primarily move-in traffic, one-way northbound only. The intercity bus stop will temporarily move to Johnson Street, north of Gordon Dining and Event Center.

West Campus Closures

  • Observatory Drive between Charter Street to Babcock Drive will be one-way westbound only and restricted to primarily move-in traffic.
  • Elm Drive north of Observatory will be restricted to primarily move-in traffic.

Campus Bus Detours

Any detours related to move-in will be posted at Madison Metro Transit’s website.