Campus Construction Impacts

Find out how ongoing, current, and upcoming campus construction projects impact campus travel for motorists, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Project details may change due to weather or other factors.

Last update: August 28, 2023

Click the button below to download a full map of current campus construction impacts:

Lot & Street Impacts/Closures Map (PDF)

City of Madison project information can be found at cityofmadison.com.

Madison Metro bus detours can be found at mymetrobus.com.

West Campus


West campus work areas include:
(A) University Avenue construction (City of Madison)
(B) Veterinary Medicine addition

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Pedestrian impacts

Affected area Recommended routes Effective dates (approximate)
Sidewalks and multi-use paths around University Ave. and University Bay Dr. See City of Madison website for maps and recommended routes Through October 2023

Transit impacts

Affected route or stop Detour information Effective dates (approximate)
Metro Transit bus stops on University Avenue near University Bay Drive are impacted Stops remain open, but are shifted due to construction. See City of Madison website for more information and a map. Through October 2023

Bicycle impacts

Affected area Recommended routes Effective dates (approximate)
Campus Dr. bike path closed behind Dairy Barn to Willow Creek Follow detour signage Through September 6, 2023

Vehicle traffic impacts

Affected area Recommended routes Effective dates (approximate)
Easterday Ln. from Observatory Dr. to Linden Dr. Access VetMed via Willow Creek Bridge Through summer 2023
University Ave. traffic lanes will shift and be reduced west of Highland Ave. Visit the City of Madison website for current project and detour information Through October 2023
Linden Dr. from Easterday Ln. to Colwood Dr. Access VetMed via Willow Creek Bridge Permanent closure

Central Campus


Central campus work areas include:
(C) Sterling, Charter & Linden utility project
(D) CDIS Construction

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Central campus
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Pedestrian impacts

Affected area Recommended routes Effective dates (approximate)
Johnson St. from Orchard St. to Charter St. Protected pedestrian walkway available around work site on northern side of street. Through December 2024
University Ave. from Orchard St. to Charter St. Southern sidewalk impacted. Temporary walkway available around work site. Through December 2024

Transit impacts

Affected route or stop Detour information Dates effective (approximate)
No current impacts

Vehicle traffic impacts

Affected area Recommended routes Effective dates (approximate)
Linden Dr. from Elm Dr. to Babcock Dr. Westbound lane closed. Eastbound lane shifted but remains open. Through mid-November 2023
Orchard St. from University Ave. to Johnson St. Full closure. Detour via Charter St. Through December 2024
Johnson St. from Orchard St. to Charter St. Northern (left) lane closed. All other lanes on Johnson St. remain open. Through December 2024
University Ave. from Park St. to Orchard St. Southern (left) lane of University Ave. closed from Park St. to Orchard St. All other lanes remain open. Expect congestion and delays during peak travel times. Through December 2024

East Campus


East campus work areas include:
(E) Bascom-Lathrop utility project
(F) South Campus Utility Improvement
(G) Kohl Center addition

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Pedestrian impacts

Affected area Recommended routes Effective dates (approximate)
Stairway leading to Van Vleck Hall Stairway closed. Follow detour signage around work area. Through late 2023
Northeast corner of N. Park St. and Dayton St. intersection Sidewalk closed. Pedestrians follow detour signage on site. Protected walkway available around work site on northwest corner of intersection. Through 2024
East Campus Mall between Regent St. and tunnel Pedestrian and bicycle path narrowed to 10' shared path. Use caution when navigating the area. Through 2024

Bicycle impacts

Affected area Recommended routes Effective dates (approximate)
East Campus Mall between Regent St. and tunnel Shared pedestrian and bicycle path reduced. Use caution when navigating the area. Through 2024
University Ave. between Park St. and Orchard St. Protected pedestrian and bike lane available around work site. Through December 2024

Transit impacts

Affected route or stop Detour information Dates effective (approximate)
No current transit impacts

Vehicle traffic impacts

Affected area Recommended routes Effective dates (approximate)
University Ave. from Park St. to Orchard St. Southern (left) lane of University Ave. closed from Park St. to Orchard St. All other lanes remain open. Expect congestion and delays during peak travel times. Through December 2024
Dayton St. from Brooks St. to East Campus Mall Westbound lane of Dayton St. closed. No right turns onto Dayton from N. Park St. Through 2024
Lot 78 and 88 Closed Through 2024
Picture of an area blocked by construction barricades and other traffic management signs. Focus is on a bright orange sign stating "Detour" with an arrow pointing to the right.