Category: Public Works Department News

All-Way Stop Installation at John Street and McKinley Avenue

The Public Works Department will be installing an all-way stop at John Street and McKinley Avenue in the coming weeks.  This intersection had three crashes between May 10 and December 13, 2023, which warranted an all-way stop at this location.  The only other crash on record for this intersection occurred in September 2022. Staff will […]


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

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area.  The closure will occur on Monday, January 8, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Lincoln Road and Prospect Avenue)

In order to complete pavement patching, Stark Excavating will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Lincoln Road and Prospect Avenue. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.  The closure will begin on Friday, January 5, 2024, and will reopen on Monday, January 8, 2024.


Third Street Road Closure (between University Avenue and Clark Street)

In order to install water service at 214 E Clark Street, DUCE Construction will close Third Street between University Avenue and Clark Street.  The closure will begin on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, and will reopen on Friday, January 5, 2024.  During the closure, the street will be closed to through traffic but access will be […]


Green Street Lane Closure (between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)

In order to install a sign at 603 S. Sixth Street, Signature Sign Company will close one lane of Green Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. During the closure, traffic will shift around the construction area. One lane of eastbound and one lane of westbound traffic will be maintained at all times.  The closure […]


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

In order to install water service at 134 E University Avenue, DUCE Construction will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Second Street and First Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, December 18 and will reopen on Friday, December 22, 2023.  Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.


University Avenue and Fair Street Lane Closures

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be narrowing both lanes of University Avenue for a short distance at the intersection with Fair Street. Travel through the work zone will be maintained with slight lane shifts. Southbound Fair Street, immediately south of University Avenue, will be closed during daytime work hours to […]


Washington Street Lane Closure (between Neil Street and Hickory Street)

In order to complete pavement patching, AT&T and Western Utility will close one lane of Washington Street between Neil Street and Hickory Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, December 13, and will reopen on Friday, December 15, 2023, weather permitting. An eastbound lane and a westbound lane will be maintained in the area. Traffic […]


Holiday Tree Collection

The City of Champaign’s Holiday Tree Collection Program collection date has been set as Monday, January 8, 2024.  This free collection program is available to all residential properties within the City’s corporate limits. City residents must place their tree within four feet of the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024, for collection. […]


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

In order to construct a new driveway approach at 421 W. Town Center Boulevard, DUCE Construction will close one eastbound lane of Town Center Boulevard between Moreland Boulevard and Neil Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, December 11, and reopen on Friday, December 15, 2023. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]