Find current travel impacts for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians due to campus construction projects.
Project details may change due to weather or other factors.
Accessible text descriptions of impacts and closures are available on this webpage.
Last update: December 11, 2025
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West campus projects and travel impacts
Work areas:
(A) UW Hospital D2 Module
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Travel Mode Affected | Description of Travel Impact | Recommended Route | Approximate Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | llhawley | 16/05/2024 12:10 PM | llhawley | 25/09/2024 01:18 PM | Motor vehicles | Lot 133 closed. | Check campus parking maps for alternate parking locations | Through 2026 |
Central campus projects and travel impacts
Work areas:
(B) Camp Randall Sports Center replacement
(C) Engineering Drive utilities
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Travel Mode Affected | Description of Travel Impact | Recommended Route | Approximate Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | llhawley | 30/07/2024 02:52 PM | llhawley | 12/12/2025 08:25 AM | Pedestrians | Sidewalk on the north side of Engineering Dr. closed from N. Randall Ave. to Engineering Research Building. | Use southern sidewalk of Engineering Dr. or accessible pedestrian detour through work zone (located between Engineering Research Building and 1410 Engineering Dr.). Additional detours encircling the engineering campus work zone are designated along Engineering Dr., N. Randall Ave., Campus Dr., and Engineering Centers Building. |
Through 2026. |
| 21 | llhawley | 05/09/2024 01:42 PM | llhawley | 12/12/2025 08:25 AM | Pedestrians | Walkways surrounding the Engineering Research Building are closed. | Use southern sidewalk of Engineering Dr. or accessible pedestrian detour through work zone (located between Engineering Research Building and 1410 Engineering Dr.). Additional detours encircling the engineering campus work zone are designated along Engineering Dr., N. Randall Ave., Campus Dr., and Engineering Centers Building. |
Through 2026. |
| 22 | llhawley | 25/09/2024 01:20 PM | llhawley | 15/05/2025 03:13 PM | Pedestrians | Sidewalks east and south of Camp Randall Sports Center (SHELL) closed. | Follow detour signage on site. | Through 2027. |
| 23 | llhawley | 25/09/2024 01:21 PM | llhawley | 27/08/2025 09:56 AM | Motor vehicles | Northeast section of Lot 18 closed. | Affected permit holders will be notified. | Permanent closure. |
| 24 | llhawley | 25/09/2024 01:23 PM | llhawley | 03/11/2025 10:07 AM | Motor vehicles | Left turn from N. Randall Ave. to Engineering Dr. closed. | Engineering Dr. is accessible via right turn off of southbound N. Randall Ave. | Through 2026. |
East campus projects and travel impacts
Work areas:
(D) Primate Center Backup Generator
(E) Lakeshore Path Limnology bypass
(F) Letters and Science building (Irving and Dorothy Levy Hall)
(G) Grainger Hall expansion and renovation
(H) State/Lake St. Parking Garage development (City of Madison)
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Travel Mode Affected | Description of Travel Impact | Recommended Route | Approximate Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | llhawley | 16/05/2024 12:41 PM | llhawley | 15/05/2025 03:22 PM | Motor vehicles | Parking lots 61 and 112 permanently closed. | Check campus parking maps for alternate parking locations. | Permanent closure. |
| 22 | llhawley | 16/05/2024 02:39 PM | llhawley | 03/11/2025 10:10 AM | Motor vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians | Lake St. from University Ave. to State St.: - Western sidewalk closed - Northbound traffic lane closed - Both bicycle lanes are closed and merge with traffic lanes |
Traffic lanes are shifted and open to both north- and southbound traffic. Temporary protected walkway is available on east side of Lake St. Bicycles use caution when merging with traffic. | Through winter 2027. |
| 31 | llhawley | 09/07/2025 09:25 AM | llhawley | 12/12/2025 08:30 AM | Motor vehicles, bicycles pedestrians | - Far-right lane of W. Johnson St. closed from Davis Residence Hall to N. Park St. - Left lane of southbound N. Park St. closed before intersection with W. Johnson St. |
Traffic lanes maintained in both directions. Sidewalks are maintained and protected from traffic. Cyclists should use caution when merging with traffic, or use an alternate routes such as Brooks St. or East Campus Mall. | Through spring 2026. |
| 32 | llhawley | 18/09/2025 09:14 AM | llhawley | 18/09/2025 09:14 AM | Motor vehicles | Intersection of Coyne Ct. and Capitol Ct. closed. | Lot 81 entrance remains open. | Through October 2025. |
| 33 | llhawley | 18/09/2025 09:16 AM | llhawley | 18/09/2025 09:16 AM | Cyclists, pedestrians | Lakeshore Path south of the Limnology Building is closed. | Cyclists should detour around the north side of the Limnology building. Use caution when sharing the path with pedestrians. | Through May 2026. |
| 34 | llhawley | 18/09/2025 09:16 AM | llhawley | 18/09/2025 09:16 AM | Motor vehicles | Lot 8 closed. | Permit holders will be relocated. | Through May 2026. |
| 35 | llhawley | 30/10/2025 02:16 PM | llhawley | 12/12/2025 08:29 AM | Motor vehicles | N. Brooks St. closed from Grainger Hall Garage (Lot 7) entrance to W. Johnson St. | Use University Ave. to access Grainger Hall Garage from southbound N. Brooks St. Exit Grainger Hall Garage by turning right (northbound) onto N. Brooks St. toward University Ave. | Through spring 2027. |