Several road repair projects involving milling and paving will happen across the UW campus June 14-18. Lane closures will cause traffic detours.
Construction/Detours
Linden Drive and Charter Street road closures near Van Hise Hall the week of April 26
Van Hise Hall is undergoing emergency repair work, including removal of concrete paneling. A crane assisting with the work will require road closures in the Van Hise area during the week of April 26, 2021.
Road closures and detours – Fall 2020
Fall round-up of construction information affecting campus transportation routes. This article will be updated as information becomes available.
Road closures and detours – Spring/Summer 2020
Essential construction projects continue on campus. This article will be updated with project changes and new work as information becomes available.
Road closures and detours update – January 15
Updates on some ongoing projects affecting campus traffic flow–Dayton Street reopens Jan. 18 and reminder: eastbound traffic is closed between Charter and Park Streets.
Road closures and detours update – December 17
Updates on some ongoing projects affecting campus traffic flow–eastbound traffic will close between Charter and Park Streets on Jan. 6.
Road closures and detours update – November 19
Updates on some ongoing projects affecting campus traffic flow–weather delays extend closure of Observatory Drive near the Natatorium until December 9.
Madison Marathon to restrict campus roads on November 10
The Madison Marathon and Half Marathon are Sunday, Nov. 10 and the routes travel through downtown Madison and a section of the UW-Madison campus. Bus route detours are in place and delays should be expected.
Road closures and detours update – October 29
Updates on some new and ongoing projects affecting campus traffic flow–part of Linden Drive near Vet Med temporarily closes October 31; part of Observatory Drive near the Natatorium to temporarily close in November.
Freakfest 2019 road closures and traffic detours
Detours for Freakfest begin Friday, Oct. 25 night with some Metro Transit routes. Street closures and significant detours in place on Saturday, Oct. 26.