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.
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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.
Segment of Southwest Commuter Path closed behind Kohl Center, May 6 – 10
Detour signage is in place during the closure. Go to the City of Madison website for more details and a detour map.
2024-25 department, service, vendor, and reserved stall applications open May 1
The deadline to apply for early consideration is June 7. Applications received after June 7 will be processed in later rounds of parking offers. These parking options provide different levels of access for UW–Madison departments, eligible UW-affiliated departments, and non-UW vendors conducting university business.
Construction projects to cause campus-area travel delays this summer
Preview the projects that will affect travel for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and buses. Major impacts are expected on University Avenue, W. Johnson Street, Campus Drive, and more. Dates and traffic configurations are approximate and subject to change.
Crazylegs Classic 2024 campus traffic impacts
Two race/walk courses will travel through campus on Saturday, April 27, causing lane closures and Metro Transit detours. Expect delays between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Transportation Services announces 2024-25 parking rates and program changes
There will be no increase in parking rates for the upcoming parking year, which runs from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Information about parking permit applications for the 2024-25 parking year will be released the first week of May.