The project is expected to cause major traffic impacts around UW Hospital and Clinics and the UW–Madison campus west of Babcock Drive. Detailed maps and detour routes will be available before each project stage.
Construction/Detours
Summer construction forecast: campus travel to be affected by new and ongoing projects
Several new construction projects will begin immediately after UW–Madison’s spring 2025 commencement, joining multiple projects already in progress on and near the UW campus. The projects will cause roadway, sidewalk, and bicycle facility closures, as …
Short-term closures to affect travel on West Johnson Street
Work related to the construction of Morgridge Hall will cause short-term roadway and sidewalk closures the week of April 6.
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.
Irving and Dorothy Levy Hall construction to affect N. Park Street travel in November
Full and partial closures will affect travel for motorists, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians through November.
Engineering Drive utility work to affect campus travel, building access
Work zones will cause closures and detours for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in the engineering campus area. Building access is also affected. New closures and detours will affect the area beginning September 23.
Residence hall move-in to affect campus travel Aug. 25 and Aug. 27-29, 2024
Commuters can expect delays for UW Housing fall semester move-in and some campus roadways will close or be limited to one-way traffic from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Traffic impacts: Lake Street sanitary sewer replacement project, June 24-August 30
The City of Madison is preparing for a significant project along N. Lake Street at University Avenue, aiming to replace aging sanitary sewer mains and enhance the storm sewer system. Work will be completed in two phases beginning Monday, June 24.
Segment of Southwest Commuter Path closed behind Kohl Center, May 6 – 10
Detour signage is in place during the closure. Go to the City of Madison website for more details and a detour map.
Construction projects to cause campus-area travel delays this summer
Preview the projects that will affect travel for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and buses. Major impacts are expected on University Avenue, W. Johnson Street, Campus Drive, and more. Dates and traffic configurations are approximate and subject to change.