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.
Construction/Detours
Fall 2026 back to school construction forecast
New and ongoing construction projects will affect travel across the UW-Madison campus this fall. Employees, students and visitors should expect roadway, sidewalk and bicycle facility closures.
New and ongoing construction to affect campus travel this summer
New and ongoing construction projects will affect travel across the UW-Madison campus this summer. Employees, students and visitors should prepare for roadway, sidewalk and bicycle facility closures.
Spring 2026 campus travel forecast: January 19 to March 1
New and ongoing construction projects will affect travel across the UW-Madison campus this spring. Students and employees should prepare for roadway, sidewalk and bicycle facility closures. Ways to stay informed: Campus impacts: See our Spring …
Work on Lakeshore Path to affect bicycle and pedestrian travel
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.
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 Ramp (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 Ramp. 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 …