Posts Categorized: Live Traffic Updates

Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over?

There were 345,000 traffic convictions in Wisconsin in the first half of 2015! Ever wonder WHY all of those people are being pulled over? Well, 20% were for speed-related offenses…that’s about 70,000 speeding tickets! Other top convictions include compulsory insurance violations, seat belt violations and driving with a suspended license. That information was just recently released… Read more »

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Ride the Drive Road Closures

Ride the Drive is this Sunday in downtown Madison.  That means several streets will be closed to motorists…and open to bicycles, walkers, runner and rollerbladers.  Roads affected include… John Nolen Dr from Lakeside St to E. Wilson St Blair St from E. Wilson St to E. Washington Ave E. Washington Ave from Blair St to… Read more »

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More New Construction

…and one more construction project is starting up today (Tuesday, May 19)…thankfully, this one is short-term. Whalen Road, just south of Madison will be closed between Fish Hatchery Road and Mutchler from now through Thursday.  Detour routes will be clearly posted. An update on Century Avenue in Middleton…the left lane of traffic is closed between… Read more »

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East Johnson Lane Closures

Expect lane closures starting on Monday, May 18 on East Johnson Street at Pinckney Street, for the installation of underground utilities.  This is part of the North Pinckney Street reconstruction project. Monday, May 18 – Friday, May 22: one lane open 7am – 3:30pm, two lanes open 3:30pm – 7am Saturday, May 23 – Monday,… Read more »

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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

The month of May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reminds drivers to share the road and watch for motorcycles, especially at intersections and when changing lanes.  Greg Patzer, manager of the Wisconsin Motorcycle Safety Program explains that “Drivers can easily misjudge the speed and distance of an approaching motorcycle… Read more »

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Beltline Closing!

Construction continues on the Beltline this week, with a total closure in both directions planned for Thursday night.  Starting at 10pm on Thursday (4/30/15), all westbound and eastbound traffic, between Verona Road and Fish Hatchery Road, will be rerouted as crews remove the pedestrian bridge just east of Verona Road. Detours will be clearly marked… Read more »

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Crazylegs Road Closures

The annual Crazylegs Classic 8k run is on Saturday, starting on the Capitol Square and finishing at Camp Randall Stadium.  The race could cause a few delays, as traffic will not be able to cross Wisconsin Avenue or State Street between 9:15am and 11:15am.  Allow extra time if you need to travel downtown during the… Read more »

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Beltline Traffic Shift

A new traffic pattern starts today (Friday, 4/3/15) on the Beltline, when all eastbound lanes will shift to the westbound side, between Verona Road and Seminole Highway.  All lanes of traffic will remain open in each direction.  The Wisconsin Department of Transportation advises that you follow the signs and pavement markings, and stay in your… Read more »

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National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The month of April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  Here’s a few interesting and scary facts about distracted driving… – In Wisconsin, 71 people were killed last year in crashes involving distracted drivers. – Your eyes are off the road for an average of 5 seconds when you text and drive – at 55… Read more »

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Cross Plains Construction

Construction starts today (3/30/15) in Cross Plains, where Highway 14 will be closed between County KP and County P.  Construction will continue through October 16. Alternate Routes… Eastbound: Take County KP to Bourbon Street to County P…and then back to Highway 14 Westbound: Take County P to Bourbon Street to County KP…and back to Highway 14

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