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.
Construction/Detours
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.
Road closures and detours update – October 16
Updates on some new and ongoing projects affecting campus traffic flow–Dayton Street east of Park Street reopened, part of the Easterday Lane/Observatory Drive intersection closes October 21.
Ironman 2019 to cause campus detours
The Madison Ironman is Sunday, Sept. 8. The marathon route impacts several campus roads–expect detours and delays.
Road closures and detours update – August 19
Updates on some ongoing projects affecting campus traffic flow–Linden Drive reopen, Charter Street expected to reopen the week of August 19.
Madison Mini Marathon to restrict campus roads on August 17
A half marathon and 5K race will pass through campus on Saturday, Aug. 17, causing some road restrictions, bus detours, and traffic delays between 7 a.m. and noon.
Road closures and detours update – August 6
Updates on some ongoing projects affecting campus traffic flow–Charter and Linden Street areas expected to reopen the week of August 19.
Upcoming road closures and detours starting July 22
Additional road and lane closures (Charter Street, Dayton Street) are coming to central and southeast campus the week of July 22.
Lakeshore Nature Preserve parking changes
Parking for the Lakeshore Nature Preserve is getting a makeover! Lot 130 is temporarily closed July 5 until early September. Visitors can use Lot 129 or overflow parking in the east end of Lot 60.