University Avenue Lane Closure (between Fourth Street and Fifth Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. Travel through the work zone will be merged into a single westbound lane. Eastbound University Avenue and Travel at all intersections will remain unaffected by this project. Work is scheduled […]
Champaign City Manager Announces Appointment of New Public Works Director
Today, City Manager Dorothy Ann David announced the appointment of Khalil Zaied as the City’s next Public Works Director. Zaied has more than 22 years of engineering and public works-related experience in both municipal government and the private sector. Zaied’s first day with the City will be October 17, 2022. Zaied will leave his current […]
Western Avenue Lane Closure (between Chevy Chase Drive to Normandy Drive)
In conjunction with the City’s 2022 Concrete Street Improvement Project, contractors will be closing the southbound lane of Western Avenue from Chevy Chase Drive to Normandy Drive. This portion of Western Avenue will become a one-way, northbound-only street during the closure. Work will begin at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, August 17, and end in approximately […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Rose Drive and Western Avenue)
In conjunction with the City’s 2022 Concrete Street Improvement Project, contractors will be closing the westbound driving lane (right-hand lane) of Kirby Avenue between Rose Drive and Western Avenue. This closure will begin on Monday, August 15, and end on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Also starting Monday, August 15, the eastbound lane of Princeton at […]
Neighborhood Youth Provide Input on Future Park Space for Garden Hills
Staff from Planning and Development, Neighborhood Services, and the Public Works Departments recently visited Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in the Garden Hills Neighborhood to work with the Youth Group. As a continuation from last week’s design session held at Hedge POP! Park, City staff engaged the youth with a “Build Your Own Park” activity, […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Rose Drive and Waverly Drive)
In order to complete driveway and sidewalk construction at 1605 W. Kirby, Stark Excavation will close an eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Rose Drive and Waverly Drive. The closure will begin on Thursday, August 11, and will reopen on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Clark Street and White Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right lane of southbound Prospect Avenue between Clark Street and White Street. Travel through the work zone area will be merged into a single southbound lane. Northbound Prospect Avenue will be unaffected by this project. White Street west of Prospect Avenue will […]
William Street Road Closure (between Prairie Street and State Street) – DATE EXTENDED
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will close William Street between Prairie Street and State Street. The closure began on Monday, August 1, and due to inclement weather, will now reopen on Monday, August 8, 2022. Access will be maintained to all properties, but through traffic will not be allowed in the […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dale Drive and Dobbins Drive) – DELAYED
The City of Champaign has been advised that Stark Excavating and IDOT have delayed the closure of Anthony Drive between Dale Drive and Dobbins Drive for work to bore a new storm sewer for I-74. The closure will not occur from August 8 through August 13, 2022. The City will provide updated information once it […]
City of Champaign Partners with Champaign County Bikes
The City of Champaign in conjunction with Champaign County Bikes wants to alert the public to the installation of the new “3-Foot Bicycle Signs” throughout the community. There are currently 16 signs reminding drivers about the state law minimum three-foot passing distance by vehicles from bicycles. The minimum is required by motorists in all areas, […]