September 29, 2025 Update
Thank you to the public for your patience as our contractor continues the work of installing the box culvert at the intersection of Nakoma Road and Cherokee Drive. The closure of that intersection will continue until the week of October 27th as the culvert installation concludes, utility relocations complete, and the area is fully restored and re-paved.
September 5, 2025 Update
Nakoma Road is now closed in both directions at Cherokee Drive as the contractor moves to install the box culvert across the intersection of Nakoma Road and Cherokee Drive. This week the contractor is relocating sanitary and water services to bring the main storm sewer in next week. The culvert project is estimated to be completed by mid-October. The sidewalk project is 90% complete with outstanding items including the pedestrian railing and the electrical equipment for the RRFB crossings.
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December 3, 2024 Update
November 18, 2024 Update
| View this email in your browser Update – Nakoma Road Sidewalk ProjectStarting Wednesday, July 30th, Cherokee Drive at Nakoma Road will re-open to local and bus traffic. Manitou Way will temporarily re-close for sanitary work. Nakoma Road will continue to allow northbound traffic only. Majority of the traffic shall continue to use the main detour route using Midvale Blvd and Odana Rd![]() Learn more details and background about this project on Engineering’s Nakoma Road page.View full news releaseCopyright © 2025 City of Madison, Wisconsin |


Majority of the traffic shall continue to use the main detour route using Midvale Blvd and Odana Rd





