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Weekend Traffic Notes

Good Morning,

Pat is out on vacation today so Travis & Bonnie are handling traffic.  Here’s some noteworthy traffic events to pass along:

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation tells us that law enforcement will be out in force this weekend, watching for drunk drivers.  Please celebrate safely and if you have had too much to drink, don’t drive.

Looking ahead to more road construction next week, Highway 19 will be closed between Highway 12 and K from 7:30am ‘til 3pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for culvert replacements.

If you see anything on the roads this morning or afternoon, don’t forget to safely share it with us on twitter @madisontraffic, have a great day and great weekend!

-Travis

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Highway 73 Construction Info

Construction starts tomorrow on HWY 73 north and southbound in Deerfield from London Rd to Highway 12.

-Southbound detour info: Take highway 73 north to I94 West to I39 South. Then take HWY 51 South to 73 in Edgerton

-Northbound detour info: Take highway 12/18 to I39 North, I94 East to Highway 73 North.

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Initial Verona Road bridge inspection set for Friday, Dec. 19

On Friday morning (Dec. 19), maintenance crews will complete an initial routine inspection of the new Verona Road (US 18/151) bridges over the frontage road system, just south of the Atticus Way intersection.

What does this mean to you?

  • Starting at 8:15 a.m. Friday, the roundabout portion of the frontage road system will be CLOSED to vehicles until 12:45 p.m. Friday.
    • NOTE: There will be no impacts to Verona Road traffic, only the frontage roads.
  • For everyone’s safety, frontage road traffic will NOT be allowed to travel under Verona Road using the roundabout. The sidewalks will remain open for pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Access will remain open to area businesses and neighborhoods.
  • Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, including the Freeport Connection (see map).
  • Madison Metro bus routes may change slightly. View their routes/schedules.

This work is weather dependent, and may be postponed to Monday, December 22.

Stay informed and involved with the Verona Road Project website and project Facebook page.

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WisDOT – Verona Road Project, Stage 2 drive-through animation

 

Updated info on the Verona Road Project, stage 2

More Info HERE

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REMINDER: Today is my last day doing traffic.

It’s a super-sad day for me,  I am totally bummed….I love my job and the people I get to interact with everyday.   At the same time,  I’m excited for new adventures.  I start a new job working near Capitol Square on Monday, Nov 17.

There will be various people filling this role for the next few weeks and traffic issues will still be updated on Twitter @madisontraffic.  I have no reason to take my Twitter account with me,  so I’m leaving it with my replacement(s).  🙂

Hopefully in the next few weeks,  a permanent replacement will be hired.   Please be patient with this process.

xoxo

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REMINDER: For up-to-the-minute live traffic updates, @madisontraffic on Twitter.

If you have a Twitter account,  you should follow @madisontraffic for up-to- the-minute live traffic updates in your feed.

Roads are slippery in spots in this morning,  and conditions will deteriorate throughout the morning.

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Beltline between Whitney Way & Todd Dr; week of Nov 10.

WB BELTLINE:

ONLY one lane will be open between Whitney Way & Gammon Rd on November 13-14 from 8pm-5am.

Whitney Way on-ramp will be CLOSED on November 13-14 from 10pm-5am.

Verona Rd on-ramp will be CLOSED on November 10-12 from 10pm-5am.

Seminole Hwy off-ramp will be CLOSED on November 10-12 from 10pm-5am.

Traffic shift between Seminole Hwy & Verona Rd starting Tuesday (November 11) night until end of November.

Traffic shift between Verona Rd & Whitney Way will be in place until spring 2016.

EB BELTLINE:

Overnight lane closures between Whitney Way and Seminole Hwy.  One lane of traffic will remain open.   Lane closures between 7pm-5am during the week with later start and end times on the weekends.

The off-ramp to Verona Rd will be CLOSED November 10-13 from 10pm-5am.

Traffic shift between Whitney Way and Verona Rd is in place until spring 2015.

 

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Beltline between Terrace Ave to Mineral Point Rd; Week of Nov 10.

The on-ramp from Mineral Point Rd is slated to open Wednesday, November 12.

Final stages of construction will continue this week with nightly lane closures in both directions.

Two lanes of traffic will remain open during the day.

Overnight lane closures between 7pm-6am in both directions.

Completion of this stretch of the Beltline is scheduled to be THIS FRIDAY,  November 14.

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Beltline between Todd Dr & the Interstate; week of Nov 10.

Beltline work will continue at night in both directions.   Lane closures on the WB Beltline TONIGHT, Monday, Nov 10,  between Monona Dr and Fish Hatchery Rd 7pm-6am.

The only ramp closure scheduled this week on this stretch is the EB Beltline on-ramp from Rimrock Rd.  It is scheduled to be CLOSED Thursday night November 13 from 8pm-6am.

Work is scheduled to be complete on this stretch of the Beltline around November 21.

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BELTLINE RAMP CLOSURES THIS WEEK:

Mineral Point Rd on-ramp to the EB Beltline remains CLOSED 24/7 until Wednesday or Thursday.

On Thursday night,  November 13,  the on-ramp from Rimrock Rd to the EB Beltline will be CLOSED 8pm-6am Friday.

On Thursday night,  November 13, the on-ramp from Whitney Way to the WB Beltline will be CLOSED 10pm-5am Friday.

On Monday, Tuesday,  Wednesday nights, November 10-12,  the on-ramp from Verona Rd to the WB Beltline will be CLOSED 10pm-5am.

On Monday & Tuesday nights, November 10-11, the off-ramp from Seminole Hwy to the WB Beltline will be CLOSED 10pm-5am.

On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday nights,  November 10-12, the off-ramp to Verona Rd from the EB Beltline will be CLOSED 10pm-5am.

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VERONA RD: New traffic shift(s) this morning.

Traffic shifts on Verona Rd between the Beltline and Raymond Rd.   There are still 2 lanes open in each direction.

NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC: Shifted over to the far two right lanes.

SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC:  Shifted over to the far two right lanes; left lane is closed to finish median work near Atticus Way/Summit Rd intersections.

 

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BELTLINE: Overnight lane closures begin at 7pm in both directions.

Delays are likely in both directions between Fish Hatchery Rd and the Yahara River bridge.   ONLY ONE LANE will be open in each direction.

All lanes will re-open tomorrow morning at 5am-ish.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Changes. Trust me, this wasn’t an easy decision.

I have accepted a job with the State of Wisconsin working downtown near the Capitol Square.

Believe me when I say this was not an easy decision to make.   It is what is best for me and my family.   While I am excited for new adventures,  I am sad and will miss everyone I interact with on a  regular basis doing traffic reports, including people I’ve never met on Twitter.

My last day doing traffic will be on November 14.    I start my new job November 17.

A search is underway for my replacement.  This Twitter account will remain active with whoever takes over my job.   Please be patient during this transition.

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Weekend lane closures on the Beltline. Nov 7-10.

Double lane closures are scheduled this weekend between Fish Hatchery Road and Monona Drive for the following times:
 
EB BELTLINE:  
Friday Nov 7 – Saturday Nov 8;  8pm-12noon.
Sunday Nov 9 – Monday Nov 10; 7pm-5am.
WB BELTLINE: 
Saturday Nov 8 – Sunday Nov 9; 7pm-12noon.
One lane of traffic will remain open.  Delays are expected.  Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.
 
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Beltline between I-39/90/94 & Todd Dr.

Overnight lane closures Monday night (Nov 3) through Friday morning (Nov 7) between 7pm-6am.   Friday and Saturday night ramp closures begin at 8pm,  with all lanes not opening up until 8am on Saturday, and 10am on Sunday.   Sunday night into Monday the lane closures begin at 6pm and end by 6am.

The double lane closures begin at 8pm, leaving just one lane open to traffic.

The ramp from NB/WB I-39/90 to the WB Beltline is scheduled to CLOSE 9pm-5am the night of Tuesday Nov 4 – Weds Nov 5. 

 

 

 

 

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