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. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Last update: March 22, 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.
West Campus
West campus work areas include:
(A) University Avenue construction
(B) Bakke Recreation Center construction & 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 2023 |
Transit impacts
| Affected route or stop | Detour information | Effective dates (approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Park and ride Natatorium shuttle stop | Stop closed. Board westbound stop at Observatory & Elm | Permanent relocation |
Bicycle impacts
| Affected area | Recommended routes | Effective dates (approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Dr. bike path near University Ave. and Highland Ave. closing | See City of Madison website for maps and recommended routes | Closure starts April 13; expected to last through 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 spring 2023 |
| Lot 57 | Lot closed | Through spring 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 | Work starts April 3; expected to last through 2023 |
| Linden Dr. from Easterday Ln. to Colwood Dr. | Access VetMed via Willow Creek Bridge | Permanent closure |
| Lot 62 | Lot closed | Permanent closure |
Central Campus
Central campus work areas include:
(C) Babcock Hall addition
(D) Ag Bulletin & Horticulture utility projects
(E) CDIS construction and Brodgen Psychology exterior renovation
(F) Chemistry Addition project
(!) Observatory Drive two-week closure (April 2023)
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Pedestrian impacts
| Affected area | Recommended routes | Effective dates (approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Mills St. from University Ave. to Johnson St. | Sidewalks closed. Detour along Charter St. or Brooks St. | Through March 2023 |
| Agricultural Hall, King Hall, Soils Building, and Microbial Sciences | Sidewalks impacted by construction. Follow detour signage around work areas. | Through summer 2023 |
| Johnson St. from Orchard St. to Charter St. | Protected pedestrian walkway available around work site on northern side of street. | Through December 2024 |
| Orchard St. from University Ave. to Johnson St. | Eastern sidewalk closed. Detour along accessible sidewalk on western side of Orchard St. | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Route 4 and 13 | mymetrobus.com | Effective starting August 22, 2022. |
| Route 44 (northbound) | mymetrobus.com | Effective starting November 30, 2022 |
Vehicle traffic impacts
| Affected area | Recommended routes | Effective dates (approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Mills St. from Johnson St. to University Ave. | Both lanes closed. Detour via Charter St. or Brooks St. | Through April 2023 |
| Lot 40 | Southern section of lot closed. Access west side of Lot 40 via driveway between Stock Pavilion and Babcock Hall. East side access available via Babcock Dr. | Through April 2023 |
| Lot 26 | Section of parking lot closed behind Soils Building | Through summer 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 |
| Lot 22 | Lot closed | Permanent closure |
East Campus
East campus work areas include:
(G) Bascom-Lathrop utility project
(H) Kohl Center addition
(!) Observatory Drive two-week closure (April 2023)
(!) Regent Street one-block closure (March 24-26)
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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 |
| 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. | Temporary bike lane available around work site. | Through December 2024 |
Transit impacts
| Affected route or stop | Detour information | Dates effective (approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Routes 4 and 13 | mymetrobus.com | Effective August 2022. See Madison Metro website for updates. |
| Stop #0043 in front of Kohl Center permanently closed | mymetrobus.com | Effective November 2022 |
Vehicle traffic impacts
| Affected area | Recommended routes | Effective dates (approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Block of Regent St. near Park St. | A private development project will close one block of Regent St. near Park St. in both directions. Detour via Park St. and W. Washington Ave. | March 24 - 26, 2023 |
| Observatory Dr. between Charter St. and Lot 11 | Both lanes closed for two weeks in April. Detour east via Charter St. and Johnson St. Detour west via University Ave. Lot 9, 10, 11 remain accessible from Park St. | April 2023 (dates TBD) |
| Lot 78 and 88 | Closed | Through 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 |
