Category: Public Works Department News

America Recycles Day at Boneyard Creek – October 29, 2022

Please join in on Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10 a.m. to Noon to pick up litter for America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek. This event will be hosted by City staff and members of Keep Champaign Beautiful. A free pizza lunch will be provided immediately following the clean-up. For planning purposes, it is requested […]


City Staff Prepares for Pridefest!

A huge thank you to everyone who met at Public Works to build the City’s float for the 2022 Pride Parade! On Saturday, October 1, the City will participate in the Parade and at an informational table during the Pride Fest Fair. If you are interested in walking in the Parade, please arrive at 10:15 […]


Post-Storm Cleanup Update

On the evening of September 18 overnight into September 19, 2022, Champaign received approximately 3-inches of rain in a very short amount of time. This caused a lot of leaves and debris to accumulate on city streets. Immediately following the storm, Public Works’ crews got to work on cleanup. The sewer crew worked extensively on […]


2022 Concrete Street Improvements Project (Western Avenue from Kirby Avenue to Chevy Chase Drive)

As part of the City’s 2022 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Western Avenue from Kirby Avenue to Chevy Chase Drive will be reconstructed.  In conjunction with the City’s work, Illinois American Water Company will be replacing water main along this portion of Western Avenue.  A and R Services will be the contractor for […]


Armory Avenue Lane Closure (between Fourth Street and Fifth Street)

As part of the City’s 2022 Concrete Street Improvement Project, the pavement on Fourth Street from Armory Avenue to Daniel Street is being reconstructed. A and R Services is the contractor for the City of Champaign. Beginning Monday, September 26, 2022, the eastbound lane of Armory Avenue will be closed between Fourth Street and Fifth […]


John Street and Third Street Road Closures – Phase 2

In order to install and utilize a crane for roofing operations at 302 E. John Street, Broeren Russo will conduct the following closures: Monday, September 26 and Thursday, October 6, 2022 The intersection of John Street and Third Street will be closed. John Street will be closed to through traffic between Second Street and Fourth […]


Neil Street Lane Closure (between University Avenue and Clark Street)

In order to retire a gas service, Ameren Illinois and Shaw Brothers will close a southbound lane of Neil Street between University Avenue and Clark Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, September 26, and will reopen on Friday, September 30, 2022. During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]


Clark Street Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Randolph Street)

In order to facilitate roofing operations at 101 W. University Avenue (Christie Clinic), Henson Robinson will close the westbound lane of Clark Street between Neil Street and Randolph Street.  The closure will occur on Friday, September 23, 2022, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. During the closure, eastbound traffic will remain open, […]


i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project

The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3 Broadband. i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility (in an area bordered north/south by Devonshire Drive and Windsor Road and east/west by O’Donnell Drive and Prospect Avenue). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to completing […]