Madison closes Capitol Square North garage bays for 12-week maintenance | The Locally Times
Construction at 218 E. Mifflin Street limits parking capacity through September during summer concert series.
## Garage Access and Capacity Changes The City of Madison began a 10-to-12-week renovation at the Capitol Square North Parking Garage, located at 218 E. Mifflin Street, on June 18, 2026. The project requires the demolition and replacement of two pour strips, which are concrete sections spanning the width of a parking deck. As of June 18, 2026, the city closed the U Level 2 bay and restricted access to two-thirds of the U Level 1 bay. Construction crews also closed the Permit Only Entrance and the S Level L exit on Butler Street. The city installed directional signage for alternate routes. These specific access closures remain in place for two to four weeks before work moves to the next section of the deck. ## Event Season Traffic Impacts The construction overlaps with the Dane County Farmers' Market, held Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and the Concerts on the Square series, held Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Concerts on the Square series begins June 24, 2026. Every Wednesday from June 24 through July 29, 2026, the city closes Main St, Pinckney St, the 100 block of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, and the 100 block of E Washington Ave at 3:00 p.m. The city schedules these streets to reopen by midnight following each concert. ## Resident Travel Guidance The city advises drivers to allow extra time for downtown travel due to the garage maintenance and street closures. The city has not released specific detour maps or adjusted parking rates for the duration of the project. Madison Metro operates on a modified schedule for the June 19, 2026, Juneteenth holiday, with some route modifications and the cancellation of all standing paratransit rides. ## Key Questions **How much of the parking garage is currently closed?** The U Level 2 bay is out of service, and two-thirds of the U Level 1 bay is unavailable for parking and circulation. **When will the streets around the Capitol Square be closed for concerts?** Streets will close at 3:00 p.m. and reopen by midnight every Wednesday from June 24 through July 29, 2026. **How long is the garage construction expected to last?** The project is expected to take 10 to 12 weeks, with access closures shifting every two to four weeks.