Road construction blocks bus lane at Mineral Point and Whitney, Madison WI
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, road construction near Mineral Point Road and South Whitney Way is blocking the bus lane and right turn lane. Drivers must use caution and may need to stay in the far right lane until the work is complete.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:25
Transcript:
00:00
The right hand turn from Whitney Way onto Mineral Point.
00:03
There's road construction going on.
00:05
They're working in the median so the bus lane is closed off.
00:09
We don't get the activation arrow to turn right.
00:16
It may be necessary to stay in the far right lane until construction is done.
00:22
We have to use the center lane to make that turn.
00:34
It's not expected to last all day, only a couple hours.
00:40
Use caution going through there.
00:44
I was in the far left lane.
00:47
I waited for traffic to clear and then turned.
00:51
But, uh,
00:53
I didn't work yesterday, so I didn't know about it.
00:56
Yeah,
00:57
Planning told me yesterday about it but didn't give a time.
01:04
Good to know they're out there.
01:06
I'll check road swimming to see their ETA.
01:11
Thanks.
01:12
I'll head out that way later, but it will not be from the center lane.
01:16
It will be from the regular right turn lane.
01:19
Using the center lane would cut across other traffic.
01:23
Use the far right lane until it's done.
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Location mentioned:
Mineral Point Rd & S Whitney Way, Madison, WI 53711
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