City of Champaign to Invest More than $7M in Street Maintenance This Season
During the 2023 construction season the City’s Public Works Department will manage more than $7 million of road construction work and rebuild or repair numerous streets across Champaign. This work includes concrete street patching, asphalt repaving, and complete concrete street reconstruction. Information about individual projects will be issued via press releases, the City’s website, and […]
Boneyard Creek Community Day on April 22, 2023!
Join in on making a difference at one of Champaign-Urbana’s natural treasures. Help restore the beauty of the Boneyard Creek in Champaign, Urbana, and Campustown by participating in this organized cleanup on Saturday, April 22 (EARTH DAY!) starting at 9 a.m. Volunteer registration is now open: http://www.boneyardcreek.org/ The starting point for this event will be […]
Press Release: State Street Lane Closure (between Church Street and Park Street)
In order to complete window work at the Eden Supportive Living Center, Arrow Glass will close one southbound lane of State Street between Church Street and Park Street. The closure will occur on Wednesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 23, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and Noon. Southbound traffic will be reduced to […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Hessel Boulevard and Kirby Avenue)
In order to install its fiberoptic utility, i3 Broadband will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Hessel Boulevard and Kirby Avenue. The closure will begin on Tuesday, March 21, and the lane will reopen on Friday, March 24, 2023, weather permitting. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Reduced Speed Limit on University Avenue (between First Street and Wright Street)
The Public Works Engineering Transportation Section will change the speed limit on University Avenue between First Street and Wright Street from 35 mph to 30 mph. This adjustment aligns with the change made by the City of Urbana wherein the speed limit on University Avenue east of Wright Street was lowered to 30 mph. University […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Mayfair Road and Prospect Avenue)
In order to install its fiberoptic utility, i3Broadband will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Mayfair Road and Prospect Avenue. The closure will begin on Friday, March 17, and the lane will reopen on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, weather permitting. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
New Street Road Closure (between White Street and Union Street)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer service repair at 303 S. New Street, Fred’s Plumbing will close New Street between White Street and Union Street. The street closure will start on Wednesday, March 15, and will be reopened on or before Tuesday, March 21, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed […]
Springfield Avenue Lane Closure (between Fourth Street and Fifth Street)
In order to remove a tree in the 400 block of E. Springfield Avenue, a City contractor will close a westbound lane of traffic between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. Traffic control will route westbound traffic through a center lane. The closure will occur on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
Park Avenue Road Closure (between Lynn Street and Elm Street)
To facilitate repairs at Park Place Condos, C-U Under Construction will close Park Avenue between Lynn Street and Elm Street to traffic. During the closure, access will be maintained to all local properties. Work is planned to start at 7 a.m. and be completed by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Normal traffic will […]
City Staff Celebrate International Women’s Day
On March 8, 202, International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated around the world. This day is a focal point in the women’s rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. The theme of IWD 2023 was #EmbraceEquity, a campaign to get the world talking about […]