Category: Public Works Department News

Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dale Drive and Dobbins Drive)

In order to bore a new storm sewer for I-74, Stark Excavating and IDOT will close Anthony Drive between Dale Drive and Dobbins Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, August 8, and will reopen on Saturday, August 13, 2022, weather permitting.  No through traffic will be allowed on Anthony Drive between Dale and Dobbins; […]


Windsor Road Lane Closure (between Mattis Avenue and Windward Boulevard)

In order to complete fiberoptic install for i3 Broadband, Direct Line and Stark Excavation will close an eastbound lane of Windsor Road between Mattis Avenue and Windward Boulevard.  The closure will begin on Wednesday, August 3, and will reopen on Monday, August 8, 2022, weather permitting. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to […]


Town Center Boulevard Lane Closure (between Moreland Boulevard and Neil Street)

In order to facilitate curb and gutter construction at 409 W. Town Center Boulevard, Mayfield Construction will be closing one eastbound lane of Town Center Boulevard between Moreland Boulevard and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, August 3, and will reopen on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one […]


Western Avenue Lane Closure (between Kirby Avenue and Princeton Drive)

In conjunction with the City’s 2022 Concrete Street Improvement Project, Illinois American Water Company will be replacing water main along Western Avenue from Kirby Avenue to Princeton Drive. A and R Services, under separate contracts, will be the contractor for both the City and Illinois American Water Company. Beginning Monday, August 1, the southbound lane […]


William Street Road Closure (between Prairie Street and State Street)

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will close William Street between Prairie Street and State Street. The closure will begin on Monday, August 1, and will reopen on Friday, August 5, 2022, weather permitting. Access will be maintained to all properties, but through traffic will not be allowed in the area.


State Street Lane Closure (between White Street and Springfield Avenue)

In order to complete a water main repair, Illinois American Water will close one southbound lane of State Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, August 1, and reopen on Friday, August 5, 2022. During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.


University Avenue Lane Closure (between Second Street and Fourth Street)

In order to complete a water main repair, Illinois American Water will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Second Street and Fourth Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, July 28, and will reopen on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.


Green Street Road Closure (between Prospect Avenue and New Street)

In order to perform an emergency sewer service repair at 709 W. Green Street, Fred’s Plumbing will close Green Street between Prospect Avenue and New Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, July 27, and will reopen on Monday, August 1, 2022.  Access will be maintained to all properties, but through traffic will not be […]


Mattis Avenue and Kirby Avenue Lane Closures

In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will have single-lane closures affecting traffic traveling south on Mattis Avenue and west on Kirby Avenue. Traffic will only be affected in one single area at a time with traffic control to reroute travelers. Work is planned during the hours of 7 […]


Town Center Boulevard Lane Closures (between Prospect Avenue and Neil Street

As part of the City’s Infrastructure Maintenance Project, Duce Construction will be closing one lane of Town Center Boulevard in each direction between Prospect Avenue and Neil Street. Repair work will begin on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. The lane closures are expected to last three weeks, weather permitting.