The UW–Madison Police Department will control traffic along the race routes, including Observatory Drive and Linden Drive. Expect some delays between 7:30 and 11 a.m. Madison Metro bus route 80 will detour in the morning which will impact stops on several nearby streets.
Construction/Detours
Know before you go: 2023-24 Kohl Center and LaBahn Arena events
Several construction projects may impact event travel. If you’re attending an event, please note impacted streets and recommended travel routes to certain lots.
Madison Marathon to restrict campus roads on November 12
Campus traffic delays are anticipated in the morning. Lot 26 will be closed. Madison Metro Transit routes A, B, C, D, E, J, O and 80 will detour.
Ironman 2023 to cause campus area traffic detours
The Wisconsin Ironman event is Sunday, Sept. 10 and consists of routes traveling through the Madison area and UW–Madison campus. The marathon course passes through much of campus and will cause detours and delays. Runners are anticipated on the course from 11 a.m. to midnight.
Construction to affect campus travel as fall 2023 semester begins
Learn which areas on campus are affected by construction sites and how to navigate safely as the fall 2023 semester starts.
Residence hall move-in to affect campus travel Aug. 27, 30, 31 and Sept. 1
Commuters can expect delays 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 August 27, 30, 31 and September 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Construction to impact parking at UW Hospital June 6-23
A project to upgrade parking equipment at the entrance and exit gates of UW Hospital Ramp (Lot 75) and the Children’s Hospital Garage (Lot 63) will affect visitor and permit holder parking throughout June.
Charter Street, Linden Drive construction impacts begin May 22
Two utility projects will begin Monday, May 22 with work expected to last into August. Detours will be necessary for northbound travel on N. Charter Street (between University Avenue and Linden Drive) and westbound travel on Linden (between Babcock Drive and Elm Drive).
Observatory Drive closure near Bascom Hall, April 24-May 4
The eastbound lane of Observatory Drive will close between Charter Street and Bascom Hall to accommodate utility work. Vehicles traveling eastbound will detour to Charter Street. The westbound lane will remain open until May 4, when a one-day closure is planned for both lanes. The area is expected to fully reopen May 5.
University Avenue construction to cause commute impacts beginning April 10
A City of Madison project to reconstruct University Avenue will resume April 10, causing traffic, bus, bike, and pedestrian impacts between University Bay Drive and Shorewood Boulevard. Expect delays and plan ahead.