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.
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Madison Marathon to restrict campus roads on November 14
The Madison Marathon is Sunday, Nov. 14 and the route travels through parts of downtown Madison and the UW-Madison campus. Expect detours and delays from approximately 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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.
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 repair projects scheduled for week of June 14
Several road repair projects involving milling and paving will happen across the UW campus June 14-18. Lane closures will cause traffic detours.
Linden Drive and Charter Street road closures near Van Hise Hall the week of April 26
Van Hise Hall is undergoing emergency repair work, including removal of concrete paneling. A crane assisting with the work will require road closures in the Van Hise area during the week of April 26, 2021.
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.