A railroad crossing replacement project will close Highland near Campus Drive to both vehicles and pedestrians. Any travelers in this area will need to detour around the work zone.
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Ironman 2026 to affect campus traffic, parking, bus service
The Wisconsin Ironman event is Sunday, September 13. Part of the marathon course passes through the UW–Madison campus, including Lakeshore Path, Walnut Street, the Campus Drive overpass and Camp Randall Stadium. Areas just south and east of campus will also be affected.
Some parking restrictions waived June 19
In observance of Juneteenth, parking permits will not be required in most surface parking lots on Friday, June 19. Parking in these lots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All garages and ramps will be under normal weekday operation.
Parking and traffic info for 2026 WIAA state tournaments: Feb. 26-28, March 19-21
High school state tournaments for individual wrestling (Feb. 27-March 1) and boys’ basketball (March 20-22) will impact parking and traffic around the Kohl Center.
UW football game to affect campus parking Thursday, August 28, 2025
Thousands of visitors will be in Madison as the Badgers kick off their 2025 football season with a Thursday night game against Miami University. Parking on campus will be affected. A general overview is provided in this web post. Transportation Services will email specific information to permit holders based on their assigned lot.
Parking restrictions waived July 4; Metro Transit holiday schedule
In observance of Juneteenth, parking permits will not be required in most surface parking lots on Thursday, June 19. Parking in these lots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All garages and ramps will be under normal weekday operation.
Some parking restrictions waived June 19 in observance of Juneteenth
In observance of Juneteenth, parking permits will not be required in most surface parking lots on Thursday, June 19. Parking in these lots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All garages and ramps will be under normal weekday operation.
Crazylegs Classic 2025 campus traffic impacts
Two race/walk courses will travel through campus on Saturday, April 26, causing lane closures and Metro Transit detours. Expect delays between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Shamrock Shuffle races to impact travel on campus Saturday morning, March 15
The UW–Madison Police Department will control traffic along the race routes, including Observatory Drive and Linden Drive. Expect some delays until midday. Madison Metro bus route 80 will detour until 1:20 p.m. which will impact stops on several streets.
Parking info for 2025 WIAA state tournaments at the Kohl Center
High school state tournaments for individual wrestling (Feb. 27-March 1) and boys’ basketball (March 20-22) will impact parking and traffic around the Kohl Center.