Expect detours and delays on campus and in the Madison area on Sunday, Sept. 11 for Ironman Wisconsin. The marathon route impacts several campus roads between 11 a.m. and midnight.
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Observatory Drive to fully close near Veterinary Medicine, August 15-19
Observatory Drive will temporarily close in both directions near the Veterinary Medicine construction site. This closure will significantly limit options for thru vehicle traffic between the east and west sides of campus. It will also impact travel for in- and outbound traffic and cause Metro Transit detours.
North Park Street, Walnut Street construction impacts starting week of July 11
Two new construction projects — North Park Street at Observatory Drive and Walnut Street at Observatory Drive — will impact campus travel over the next several weeks.
More campus roadway closures beginning June 6; Observatory Drive closure June 11-13
Multiple construction projects will cause additional lane closures and detours impacting pedestrians, bicycles, buses, and vehicles traveling to, from, and on the UW-Madison campus throughout the summer months.
Road closures and detours starting the week of May 16
Upcoming construction projects will cause lane closures on Charter Street, Walnut Street, and University Avenue/University Bay Drive. The closures impact vehicles, bicycles, buses, and pedestrians traveling to and from campus.
Some parking restrictions waived November 26; changes to bus service
Transportation Services offices are closed Nov. 25 and Metro Transit buses will run reduced service Nov. 25-26. Certain parking rules will be waived Nov. 26, with most surface lots available without a permit.
Public health guidelines for riding UW—Madison campus buses
Campus is once again operating at full capacity—this includes campus buses. Remember: riding the bus remains a safe way to travel!
Ironman 2021 to cause campus area traffic detours
Expect detours and delays on campus and in the Madison area on Sunday, Sept. 12 for Ironman Wisconsin. The marathon route impacts several campus roads between 11:30 a.m. and midnight.
Holiday Impacts (Office Hours, Bus) – December 2020 and January 2021
The winter holidays in December and January will close Transportation Services offices and operations and affect Metro Transit bus service.
Some parking restrictions waived Nov. 27; changes to bus service
Certain permit requirements are waived in some surface lots on Friday, Nov. 27 due to Metro reduced service. Campus bus service will switch to recess service on Nov. 27, resuming standard service at the start of the spring semester.