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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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 |
