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Full-scale emergency exercise planned for July 17

July 9, 2014

The Emergency Management Unit of the UW–Madison Police Department, along with support from university, city, county, state, and federal agencies will hold a full-scale exercise on Thursday, July 17th. Read More

Portion of North Park Street closed through August

June 17, 2014

As part of the State Street-Library Mall construction project, North Park Street will be closed to through traffic at State Street. Read More

Traffic tips for commencement and move-out

May 12, 2014

As thousands of UW–Madison students take part in commencement activities over the weekend of May 16-18, thousands more are moving out of their residence halls. Read More

Madison Metro buses returning to Bascom Hill

November 13, 2013

As construction at and around Memorial Union transitions to the next phase, the intersection at North Park Street and Langdon Street has reopened and will again accommodate Madison Metro campus bus routes, according to UW Transportation Services. Read More

Some campus streets partly closed for Madison Marathon this weekend

November 7, 2013

The UW–Madison Police Department is welcoming thousands of athletes and spectators from all over the country to the 2013 Madison Marathon on Sunday, and asks runners, residents and visitors to keep in mind that many downtown roads will have lane restrictions because of the race. Read More

Downtown streets to be closed for UW Homecoming Parade

October 10, 2013

Major downtown streets will be closed Friday, Oct. 11, for the annual UW Homecoming Parade presented by Lowe’s. Read More

Construction to affect campus traffic for summer

May 24, 2013

Two street construction projects will alter traffic in and around campus for most of the summer starting Tuesday, May 28 and continuing through August. Read More

Commencement and campus move-out traffic tips

May 17, 2013

Thousands of University of Wisconsin–Madison students are moving out of their residence halls this week and thousands of others will be streaming to and from commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center. Read More

Section of North Park Street to reopen temporarily

April 25, 2013

Paving for the construction project at North Park Street and Langdon Street is scheduled to be completed today and North Park Street should reopen to two-way traffic Friday, April 26, barring weather or other issues. Read More

Memorial Union Terrace is open

April 24, 2013

The Memorial Union Terrace is open and the chairs have returned. An annual rite of spring in Madison, the iconic orange, green and yellow sunburst chairs’ arrival on signifies the official end to winter and a harbinger of sunny skies, warm breezes and great views of Lake Mendota. Read More

Street closure updates: Walnut Street, Park Street

April 11, 2013

A City of Madison storm sewer project will close Walnut Street south of the Campus Drive overpass starting Monday, April 14. Read More

Update: Construction damage closes part of Park Street through April 16

March 29, 2013

North Park Street is temporarily closed between Langdon Street and Observatory Drive due to construction activity that damaged an underground pipe. Read More

Officials urge avoiding Park Street near the Memorial Union on Friday

January 10, 2013

People are being asked to avoid North Park Street near the Memorial Union from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Read More

Recent Sightings: Rush hour

November 26, 2012

Pedestrians walk across an intersection along University Avenue against a backdrop of car lights and rush-hour traffic traveling through the heart of the campus at nightfall. Read More

Traffic lane on Lake Street closed for four weeks

November 20, 2012

The southbound lane in the 200 block of North Lake Street will be closed through Friday, Dec. 14, so that the old Gordon Commons can be demolished. Read More

Downtown streets to be closed for UW Homecoming Parade Oct. 26

October 19, 2012

Some major downtown Madison streets will be closed for several hours on Friday, Oct. 26 for the annual University of Wisconsin Homecoming Parade. Read More

Traffic advisory: Langdon Street utility construction

September 26, 2012

Langdon Street from Lake Street to Park Street is reduced to one lane of traffic westbound and the eastbound lane has been closed for utility construction. Read More

Ironman Wisconsin will affect campus traffic on Sunday, Sept. 9

September 5, 2012

Ironman Wisconsin will take place Sunday, Sept. 9 and the event's running course involves several campus and city streets as well as the university's Howard Temin Lakeshore Path. Read More

Campus prepares for residence hall move-in

August 27, 2012

The bulk of more than 7,100 students will be moving into university residence halls on campus on Wednesday, Aug. 29, and Thursday, Aug. 30. Read More

UW Hospital and Clinics traffic advisory from June 14-29

June 14, 2012

From June 14 to 29, concrete replacement construction is taking place on the drive approaching the main entrance of UW Hospital and Clinics. Read More