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.
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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.
Construction impacts affect pedestrian and traffic routes near Sellery Hall and East Campus Mall
Construction work on Sellery Hall and a steam utility project south of Johnson Street will impact traffic lanes and heavily utilized pedestrian-bicyclist routes—including East Campus Mall—during the 2021-22 fall semester.
Road closures and detours – Summer 2021
Summer round-up of construction information affecting campus transportation routes. This article will be updated as information becomes available.
Road closures and detours – Fall 2020
Fall round-up of construction information affecting campus transportation routes. This article will be updated as information becomes available.
Road closures and detours – Spring/Summer 2020
Essential construction projects continue on campus. This article will be updated with project changes and new work as information becomes available.
Road closures and detours update – January 15
Updates on some ongoing projects affecting campus traffic flow–Dayton Street reopens Jan. 18 and reminder: eastbound traffic is closed between Charter and Park Streets.
Road closures and detours update – December 17
Updates on some ongoing projects affecting campus traffic flow–eastbound traffic will close between Charter and Park Streets on Jan. 6.