Adopt A Drain Friday
Adopt A Drain Friday October 1, 2021 Storm sewers in Champaign lead to rivers and streams like the Boneyard Creek, Embarras River, Saline Branch, Copper Slough, Phinney Branch and Kaskaskia River. These waterways are home to fish, frogs, turtles and birds, so it is important to keep the drains free of debris. You can help […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Fifth Street and Carver Drive)
In order to complete gas main installation, Ameren Illinois will close one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Fifth Street and Carver Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, October 15, 2021. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
State Street Lane Closure (between White Street and Springfield Avenue)
In order to complete a pavement patch, Shaw Brothers and Illinois American Water will close one southbound lane of State Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021, and will reopen on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Marketview Drive Lane Closure (between Center Drive and Neil Street)
In order to complete water service repair at 103 W Marketview Drive, Mid Illinois Concrete will close two lanes of Marketview Drive between Center Drive and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021, and will reopen on Monday, October 11, 2021. One eastbound and one westbound lane of traffic will be […]
Columbia Avenue and Prairie Street Intersection Closure
In order to complete water main crossings, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will be closing the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Prairie Street. The closure will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, October 22, 2021. Access to all properties will be maintained using the following alternate routes: – 400 […]
Mattis Avenue Road Closure (between Kenny Avenue and Curtis Road)
In order to complete a pavement repair, the Public Works Department will be closing Mattis Avenue between Kenny Avenue and Curtis Road. The closure will take place on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, between the hours of 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. No through traffic will be allowed on this portion of Mattis Avenue during the […]
State Street Lane Closure (between Park Avenue and University Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing one southbound lane of State Street between Park Avenue and University Avenue. The lane closure will begin on Monday, September 27, 2021, and is scheduled to be reopened by Friday, October 1, 2021. Southbound traffic will be merged into a single lane through […]
Press Release: Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Breen Drive and Devonshire Drive)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC will be closing short sections of southbound traffic on Prospect Avenue from Breen Drive to Devonshire Drive. Traffic in this area will be merged into the west southbound lane for short lengths. Work is planned to begin at 7 a.m. and end […]
New Episode of Champaign City Profiles Features Kris Koester
In the latest Champaign City Profiles podcast we talk with Kris Koester (Administrative Services Manager/Public Information Officer) about managing the parking, recycling and administrative support staff at Public Works. Kris then discusses his role as Public Works’ public information officer, then finishes with an explanation of his role as the LGBTQ+ liaison to the City […]
Illinois American Water Construction on Columbia Avenue
On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will begin installing new water main and services on Columbia Avenue between Neil Street and Prairie Street. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of October 2021. During this time, the following lane closures are anticipated: • Columbia Avenue between State Street […]