Category: Public Works Department News

University Avenue Road Closure (between Chestnut Street and Market Street)

In order to perform a storm sewer repair, SNC Construction will be closing both westbound lanes of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and Market Street. • All westbound University Avenue traffic will merge into a single lane and follow a marked detour through downtown, rejoining University Avenue at its intersection with Neil Street. • Eastbound […]


Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation 11/10/25

November 10, 2025 Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign received at least two (2) inches of snow during the overnight snow fall.  In order to make the sidewalks […]


Second Street Road Closure (between Armory Avenue and Gregory Drive)

In order to complete crane placement and material delivery at 105 E. Armory Avenue, Sub 4 Construction will close Second Street between Armory Avenue and Gregory Drive.  The closure begins today, November 5, and will reopen on Friday, November 7, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, Second Street will be closed to through traffic, but […]


Louisiana Avenue Road Closure (between Harris Avenue and Elm Street)

In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair at 505 Louisiana Avenue, Berg Tanks will close Louisiana Avenue between Harris Avenue and Elm Street.  The closure began today, November 4, and will reopen on Monday, November 10, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, Louisiana Avenue will be closed to through traffic, but access will be […]


Clover Lane Road Closure (between Sumac Drive and Bittersweet Drive)

In order to complete an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors will patch pavement on Clover Lane between Sumac Drive and Bittersweet Drive.  This work will require a temporary road closure starting Wednesday, November 5, at 7 a.m., until Monday, November 10, 2025. The closure will be near 2310 Clover Lane; the rest of the […]


Worthington Drive Road Closure (east of Lakeview Drive intersection)

In order to complete an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors will patch pavement on Worthington Drive just east of the Lakeview Drive intersection.  This work will require a temporary road closure starting Wednesday, November 5, at 7 a.m. until Monday, November 10, 2025.


Sadler Drive Road Closure (between Worcester Drive and Southwood Drive)

For an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors will patch pavement on Sadler Drive between Worcester Drive and Southwood Drive.  This work will require a temporary road closure starting Wednesday, November 5, at 7 a.m. until Monday, November 10, 2025. The closure will be near 1817 Sadler Drive; the rest of the street will be […]


Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Paula Drive and Williamsburg Drive)

In order to complete new pavement construction at the intersection of Mattis Avenue and Hedge Road, Duce Construction will close a single lane of northbound traffic on Mattis Avenue between Paula Drive and Williamsburg Drive.  The lane closure will begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. All lanes will be opened to traffic […]


Stop Signs Deployed at the Bradley Avenue and Randolph Street Intersection

Stop signs have been deployed at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and Randolph Street after an accident damaged the traffic signal cabinet. The Public Works Traffic and Lighting Section is working with CS&L to assess the damage and complete necessary repairs. Until the traffic signals are operational again, the intersection will remain an all-way stop. […]


University Avenue Lane Closure (between Chestnut Street and First Street)

In order to complete work at 64 Chester Street, University Group will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, November 3, and will reopen on Friday, November 7, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]