The Thanksgiving holiday will close Transportation Services offices and operations and affect Metro Transit bus service. Certain services also reduced on Friday, Nov. 29.
Metro Transit
Road closures and detours update – November 19
Updates on some ongoing projects affecting campus traffic flow–weather delays extend closure of Observatory Drive near the Natatorium until December 9.
Surface lot parking regulations relaxed on November 29
Surface lots on the UW campus will be under parking “amnesty” with fewer rules on November 29 to assist employees unable to reach campus during Metro’s reduced service period. Parking in garages and ramps will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
Madison Marathon to restrict campus roads on November 10
The Madison Marathon and Half Marathon are Sunday, Nov. 10 and the routes travel through downtown Madison and a section of the UW-Madison campus. Bus route detours are in place and delays should be expected.
Campus bus forums for proposed 2020-21 service changes
The UW-Madison community is invited to attend forums about proposed changes to the campus bus service for the 2020-21 year. Sessions will be held across campus in mid-to-late September.
Holiday impacts (office hours, bus) – September 2019
The Labor Day holiday (September 2) will close Transportation Services offices and affect bus service.
Downtown power outage – July 19
Power outages related to a MG&E fire do not affect campus operations, but are affecting travel to, from, and around the campus area.