Work zones will cause closures and detours for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists in the engineering campus area. Building access is also affected. New closures and detours will affect the area beginning September 23.
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Residence hall move-in to affect campus travel Aug. 25 and Aug. 27-29, 2024
Commuters can expect delays for UW Housing fall semester move-in and some campus roadways will close or be limited to one-way traffic from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday football game parking: Aug. 30, 2024
Thousands of visitors will be in Madison as the Badgers kick off their 2024 football season with a Friday night game against Western Michigan. Parking on campus will be affected. A general overview is provided in this web post. Transportation Services will email specific information to permit holders based on their assigned lot.
New UW park and ride lot opening at Aberg & Packers
Located at the former site of the Oscar Mayer plant, the new park and ride lot will add approximately 300 spaces to UW–Madison’s parking inventory. A parking permit is required to park in the lot and use the shuttle: applications are now being accepted.
Big changes coming to ASM student bus passes for fall semester 2024
Beginning August 12, UW students must order their bus passes online through Transportation Services before picking them up. Previously, students could pick up passes without placing an order. The passes will now be reusable tap fare cards.
Traffic impacts: Lake Street sanitary sewer replacement project, June 24-August 30
The City of Madison is preparing for a significant project along N. Lake Street at University Avenue, aiming to replace aging sanitary sewer mains and enhance the storm sewer system. Work will be completed in two phases beginning Monday, June 24.
Some parking restrictions waived July 4-5
In observance of Independence Day, parking permits will not be required in most surface parking lots on Thursday and Friday, July 4-5. Parking in these lots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All garages and ramps will be under normal weekday operation July 5.
Some parking restrictions waived June 19
In observance of Juneteenth, parking permits will not be required in most surface parking lots on Wednesday, June 19. Parking in these lots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All garages and ramps will be under normal weekday operation.
Articulated electric buses coming to campus this summer
The 60-foot vehicles with an accordion in the middle will begin serving UW campus bus routes this summer and are expected to be fully operational for the fall 2024 semester. The buses have more passenger capacity and are fully electric. And yes, they can handle the hairpin turn on Observatory Drive!
2024-25 parking permit applications open May 8
Faculty, staff, and students may apply for base lot, Flex, UW Accessible, park and ride, and business alternate permits. The deadline for early consideration is May 31, and there will be additional deadlines to apply throughout the summer. UW department and vendor permit applications opened May 1. Other permit types and bus passes will be available August 1.