The path south of the Limnology building, near Memorial Union, is being reconstructed to improve safety conditions for cyclists and vehicles. Cyclists who normally use the parking lot and path south of the Limnology Building should detour around the north side of the building. Please note the detour route will be shared by people on foot and bicycles. Detour signage will be placed around the work site.
Construction/Detours
Back to school campus travel forecast: residence hall move-in, Thursday football, construction
Thousands of visitors are expected between August 24 and 28 for UW Housing move-in and Thursday evening Badger football. In addition, several roadways are restricted due to construction work. These conditions will make it more challenging than usual to drive through campus. For some, biking, busing or other alternative travel modes may be preferable to driving.
Highland Avenue sewer project update: some roadways reopening; westbound Campus Drive on-ramp to stay closed
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.
Highland Avenue sewer project to affect parking at UW Hospital Garage (lot 75)
Stage 2 of the Highland Avenue sewer project, which begins June 30, will affect employee, patient, and visitor parking at the UW Hospital Garage. Traffic control measures will be in place in the ramp and …
New parking guidance system coming to a garage near you
Similar to parking guidance systems at places like Chicago’s Navy Pier and O’Hare airport, a system of sensors, message boards, and lights guide drivers to available spaces in the University Hospital garages. The new system is expected to make it easier to find available parking, and will be operational by the end of summer.
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.