Tag Traffic

Be aware of road closures near the Charter Street Heating Plant

June 1, 2012

The removal of rail at the Orchard Street railroad crossing is underway and will continue through today (Friday June 1).

State forensics competition comes to campus

April 17, 2012

The Wisconsin High School Forensic Association will hold its annual Wisconsin Speech Festival on campus on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, April 20-21.

Observatory Drive reopens to westbound traffic on Feb. 25

February 24, 2012

As scheduled, Observatory Drive between Charter Street and Babcock Drive will be reopened to one-way traffic westbound on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Section of Observatory Drive to close for utility project

February 10, 2012

The traditional spring and summer construction season on campus really hasn't begun yet, but Observatory Drive between Charter Street and Babcock Drive is expected to be closed to traffic from Tuesday, Feb. 14, to Friday, Feb. 25, due to a construction project near the Soils Building at 1525 Observatory Drive.

Roundabouts emerging as the ideal intersection between driver safety and efficiency

February 1, 2012

They've become the subject of myriad YouTube "how-to" videos. Entire department of transportation websites explain how to navigate them. And, they elicit more than a little anxiety and confusion in the minds of drivers entering, circling and exiting them.

UW–Madison Homecoming parade street closures

October 12, 2011

Several street closures will be in effect during the Homecoming parade near the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus on Friday, Oct. 14.

Utility project at Charter Street and Observatory Drive nears end

October 4, 2011

The underground utility project at North Charter Street and Observatory Drive should be completed by mid-October, says Rob Kennedy of Transportation Services.

Bike valet parking service available at football games

September 23, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison Transportation Services and the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin will offer free bike valet parking at all Badger football games this season.

Street closures, one-way traffic will greet students at move-in

August 23, 2011

Approximately 7,000 University of Wisconsin–Madison students will soon be moving into residence halls across the campus in preparation for the 2011-12 academic year.

Traffic advisory: Saturday’s Madison Mini-Marathon

August 19, 2011

The third annual Madison Mini-Marathon will be taking place this Saturday, Aug. 20, on several campus area streets and motorists can expect some partial lane…

Traffic update: Lane closure on West Dayton Street

August 16, 2011

Starting this week, West Dayton Street will be down to one lane between Charter Street and Mills Street due to the Charter Street Heating Plant…

Traffic update: Construction at Charter Street and Observatory Drive

August 5, 2011

The underground utility project on Observatory Drive and Charter Street is moving into its final phase.

Drivers urged to be alert to campus traffic detours

May 24, 2011

Drivers in the campus area are being reminded that North Charter Street is closed between Observatory and Linden drives due to an underground utility project related to steam and chilled water service.

Summer campus traffic and bus service advisories

May 12, 2011

Several new campus-area road projects and closures will begin soon and continue throughout the summer.

Campus move-out and traffic tips

May 10, 2011

Thousands of University of Wisconsin–Madison students are moving out of their residence halls this week.

Public opportunities abound at National Science Olympiad Tournament

May 9, 2011

The public will have many opportunities to experience a massive showcase of hands-on science when the National Science Olympiad Tournament rolls into the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Wednesday-Saturday, May 18-21.

Street closings planned for Crazylegs

April 27, 2011

Several campus-area streets will be closed to traffic this Saturday, April 30, from 10-11:30 a.m. for the 30th annual Crazylegs Classic.

Speech festival to delay traffic around campus

April 6, 2011

On Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association will hold its 116th State Speech Festival on campus.

Listening session: Bicycles on Picnic Point

March 16, 2011

Bicycle use and abuse on Picnic Point will be the subject of a listening session at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Union from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21.

Advisory: West Dayton Street sidewalk work postponed

February 14, 2011

Update (Feb. 14, 2011): The work on the sidewalk on West Dayton Street has been postponed. Work should begin within a week; check back to…