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Outer Loop Construction Nears Completion

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Friday, June 24th, 2011, 4:01pm
Outer Loop Construction Nears Completion

All lanes are expected to be open on the outer loop of the Capitol Square on Monday, June 27, according to city officials.

They said there could be occasional lane closures for final restoration and asphalt paving if not completed by Saturday, June 25 during non-peak hours.

Work was scheduled March 28 through July 1 for the project which included replacement of utilities, asphalt pavement and some curb and gutter work.

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Closure Scheduled On 100 Block South Pinckney Street

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, 5:40pm
Closure Scheduled On 100 Block South Pinckney Street

On Monday, June 27, the 100 block of South Pinckney Street will be closed to through traffic between East Main Street and East Doty Street, for a crane to be erected.  

Sidewalk to business will be maintained at all times.

Motorists are encouraged to use different routes to avoid delay during this project.

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New Street Signs For UW As WAA Marks 150 Years

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, 1:39pm
New Street Signs For UW As WAA Marks 150 Years

As it celebrates its 150th anniversary, the Wisconsin Alumni Association is giving a gift to change the way alumni, faculty, students and visitors navigate the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

WAA is presenting UW-Madison with new street signs to mark key intersections near academic buildings, laboratories and libraries on campus. The new signs will be white with black lettering and borders and feature the university crest, replacing the traditional green signs now in place.

"The new street signs throughout the UW-Madison campus symbolize our commitment to this great place," said WAA's president and CEO Paula Bonner MS'78 in a statement. "The distinctive signs not only showcase the campus as a place to learn and discover, but as the place that alumni and students will forever call home."

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Residents Celebrate 13th Annual Paddle To Work Day

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Thursday, June 16th, 2011, 4:46pm
Residents Celebrate 13th Annual Paddle To Work Day

Dane County residents traded rush hour traffic and road construction for paddles and fresh air during the 13th annual Paddle to Work Day on Thursday, June 16.

The event is part of Dane County’s annual Take a Stake in the Lakes Days activities. 

Paddle to Work Day highlighted how Dane County lakes provide a healthy, energy and wallet-efficient and environmentally-safe alternative to conventional commuting methods, and is just one more reason to make sure our lakes and rivers are preserved and protected.

The Clean Wisconsin group left at 7 a.m. Yahara Place Park on Lake Monona and arrived at Brittingham Park on Monona Bay at about 8:15 a.m.

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Broom Street, John Nolen Drive Rail Crossing Needs Replacement

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, 4:46pm
Broom Street, John Nolen Drive Rail Crossing Needs Replacement

On Sunday, June 12, Wisconsin Southern Railroad will be making an emergency rail replacement to the rail crossing located on Broom Street near John Nolen Drive. 

This will require the closing of westbound Broom Street, or the inbound lane, at the rail crossing between the hours of 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Traffic is encouraged to use North Shore Drive to West Washington Avenue as an alternate route.

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Activities Highlight 2011 Ride The Drive Event

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Friday, May 27th, 2011, 5:11pm
Activities Highlight 2011 Ride The Drive Event

Details about the events for the Madison Parks Department's Ride the Drive event have been released.

Ride the Drive is a community event that transforms some of Madison's streets into a public promenade. During the event, roads in the six mile route are open for participants to bike, skate or walk through some of Madison's signature streets. The event is free and open to the public.

The Ride the Drive is on Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This year's event includes family friendly activities along the route provided by the city, community organizations and local businesses.

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City Updates Outer Loop Construction Project

Submitted by Scott Beedy, Channel 3000 Community Editor
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011, 3:48pm
City Updates Outer Loop Construction Project

City of Madison officials said contractors are working to connect a new watermain to the existing system at various points as the Outer Loop construction continues.

Officials said there will be some changes to traffic.

Pinckney Street will be one way towards the Capitol. One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times on Dayton Street and Webster Street. Hamilton Street is again open to two way traffic, however, the week of June 5 Hamilton Street will be one way only towards the Capitol. 

Wisconsin Avenue will be one way from the square to Dayton Street through May 27. 

In addition, Carroll Street from Dayton Street to Johnson Street will be one way only northbound from through June 3.

The project is scheduled through July 1.

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