Tag Traffic
Center helps identify economic impact of traffic on truck-borne freight
The 2010 Urban Mobility Report, the most accurate picture of traffic congestion in 439 U.S. urban areas, now includes information about truck delay and the economic impact of congestion specific to trucking. Read More
Pedestrians asked to consider their safety on campus
Since the construction fencing went up around the site of the School of Human Ecology's addition last spring, many pedestrians at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have paid little or no attention to the signs telling them that the sidewalk on the north side of Linden Drive is closed and urging them to use the sidewalk on the south side of the roadway. Read More
Officials update campus-area road projects
The summer construction season on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus is finally drawing to a close after more than five months of traffic detours and delays. The work on several major utility projects began in mid-May following spring commencement weekend. Read More
Details announced on President Barack Obama’s Library Mall event: If you plan to attend
All those planning to attend President Barack Obama’s Democratic National Committee political rally on the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Tuesday, Sept. 28 should keep in mind several important logistical details. Read More
Buildings affected by President Obama’s Library Mall event
State Historical Society of Wisconsin: The building will be closed to the public on Tuesday. Events have been canceled or relocated. Memorial Union: The Union… Read More
Be prepared for traffic congestion around campus
Fans heading to Camp Randall Saturday, Sept. 11, for the first Badger home game of the season should be prepared for heavy traffic congestion in the campus area. Read More
Fall move-in presents challenges
Approximately 6,500 University of Wisconsin–Madison students will move into their university residence halls this week with the help of their families and friends. Read More
Linden Drive closure planned beginning Aug. 18
Utility work for the School of Human Ecology’s renovation and expansion project will require the closing of Linden Drive in front of the Nutritional Sciences Building. Read More
UW-Madison uses green approach to Linden Drive paving project
On Friday morning, Aug. 13, weather permitting, a 900-foot long section of Linden Drive between Babcock Hall and the UW–Madison Horse Barn will be going green. Read More
East Campus construction work delayed
Construction crews that have been working on the East Campus Utility Project since late May have encountered a setback due to numerous unforeseen conflicts with underground utility pipes that have been in that area for a very long time. Read More
SOAR 2010 navigates campus construction
The first summer SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) session begins today, Thursday, June 3. Read More
Construction season arrives, campus traffic detoured
Traffic patterns will be altered on several campus-area streets again this summer as the final phase of the East Campus Utility Project begins on Monday, May 17. The work is expected to continue through mid-August. Read More
Police urge pedestrians to heed construction warnings
University police are asking employees, students and campus visitors to heed the messages on construction signs and fences and resist that temptation to take shortcuts through those areas. Read More
Halloween traffic advisory
The UW Athletic Department reminds Badger fans and visitors coming to campus for Saturday’s football and men’s hockey games to be aware of road… Read More
UW Homecoming run/walk, parade alter downtown traffic patterns
Several street closures will be in effect during Homecoming activities near the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Read More
Ironman Wisconsin to disrupt campus traffic this weekend
Ironman Wisconsin, featuring a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run, will descend upon Madison on Sunday, Sept. 13, and several campus roads will be closed to accommodate the event. Read More
Badger fans: Be aware of construction areas on Saturday
Close to 80,000 Wisconsin football fans are expected to descend upon Camp Randall Stadium for the Badgers’ season-opener with Northern Illinois Saturday evening and UW Athletics officials are advising fans to be aware of areas of construction in Madison and around the stadium. Read More
Construction: Campus traffic impacts
Campus and city construction projects have forced numerous traffic detours this summer. Read More
It’s that time again: Move-in at university residence halls
University of Wisconsin–Madison students will be arriving at their campus residence halls next week, and that means that some streets will be closed or limited to one-way traffic. Read More
Slide show: Construction Junction
You know the saying: Road construction is Wisconsin’s fifth season. And this year it arrived in full force for city of Madison and UW–Madison throughfares when temperatures rose and students took off for the summer. Read More