Category: Public Works Department News

Free Parking Offered in Downtown Champaign this December (Up to two hours in the Hill Street Parking Deck)

To encourage residents and visitors to frequent Downtown Champaign businesses this holiday season, the City of Champaign is offering up to two hours of free parking in the Hill Street Parking Deck from December 1 through December 31, 2021. Hourly visitors parking longer than two hours will receive a 2-hour discount off their parking fee. […]


La Sell Drive Road Closure (between Prospect Avenue and Hamilton Drive)

In order to perform storm sewer work in front of 801 La Sell Drive, SNC Construction will be closing La Sell Drive between Prospect Avenue and Hamilton Drive. Work is scheduled to occur on Thursday, November 18, 2021, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Access to local properties will be maintained.  This […]


Duncan Road and Kirby Avenue Lane Reductions (SW Intersection of Duncan and Kirby; Kirby from Duncan to Carolyn)

In order to perform routine storm maintenance activities, National Power Rodding Corp. will be working at the southwest intersection of Duncan Road and Kirby Avenue, with work proceeding east on Kirby to Carolyn Drive. Traffic will be merged into single lanes at short construction zones. Work is planned daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]


Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Fifth Street and Carver Drive)

In order to repair a leaking water valve, Illinois American Water will close one westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Fifth Street and Carver Drive.  The closure will begin on Monday, November 15, 2021, and will reopen on Monday, November 22, 2021.  Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.


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

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right southbound lane of Neil Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue.  The intersection of White Street and Neil Street will also be closed. Work is scheduled to occur on Monday, November 15, 2021, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 […]


Lynwood Drive Road Closure (between Harrington Drive and Hadley Drive)

In order to perform maintenance on sanitary sewer interceptors, Urbana Champaign Sanitary District will close Lynwood Drive between Harrington Drive and Hadley Drive. The road closure will begin on Tuesday, November 9, and will reopen on Friday, November 19, 2021, weather permitting. Access to local properties will be maintained throughout the project.


Illinois American Water Construction on Willis Avenue

In order to install new water main on Willis Avenue between Armory Avenue and Charles Street, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will be closing the following lanes: The northbound lane of Willis Avenue will be closed between Armory Avenue and Charles Street. Access will be maintained to all properties. The east half of the […]


Traffic Control Order at the Intersection of University Avenue and New Street

A new Traffic Control Order was recently approved by the City Manager for implementation at the intersection of University Avenue and New Street. This location has a high level of pedestrian traffic, mostly related to Central High School, located at the northeast corner of this intersection.  There is an eastbound MTD bus stop located along […]