Category: Public Works Department News

John Street and Wright Street Road Closures

In order to complete utility work at Illini Hall (725 S. Wright Street), Williams Brothers Construction and A&R Services will implement the following road closures: John Street will be closed between Wright Street and Sixth Street Wright Street will be closed between Green Street and John Street except for local traffic and MTD bus traffic. […]


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

William Charles Construction and IDOT will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area.  The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., starting on Tuesday, July 22, ending on Friday, August 29, 2025, weather permitting. During […]


Logan Street Viaduct Road Closure (between Market Street and Water Street)

In order to complete the Logan Street Beautification Project, Atlantic Services will close the viaduct on Logan Street between Market Street and Water Street.  The closure is scheduled for Friday, July 25, and Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. The sidewalks will remain open throughout the project.   […]


City of Champaign Municipal Aggregation Program Continued Suspension

The City’s Municipal Electric Aggregation (MEA) program was suspended in July 2024 and will remain suspended until the program is re-evaluated in spring of 2026. City staff attempted to reinstate the program in the summer of 2025; however, after four attempts, the electricity supply rate from Ameren is anticipated to be lower than the most […]


Healey Street Road Closure (between Third and Fourth Street)

In order to complete a crane lift at 512 S. Third Street, United Mechanical Group will close Healey Street between Third Street and Fourth Street.  The closure will begin on Wednesday, July 16, and end on Friday, July 18, 2025. During the closure, Healey Street will be closed to through traffic, but access will be […]


Bradley Avenue Improvements Project (Alpine Drive to Duncan Road)

The pavement on Bradley Avenue from Alpine Drive to Duncan Road will be reconstructed. Stark Excavating will be the City’s contractor, and will begin work, weather permitting, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.  Beginning July 15, Duncan Road will be closed on the north side of Bradley Avenue for approximately 3 to 4 weeks. Duncan Road […]


Healey Street Road Closure (between Third Street and Fourth Street)

In order to complete a crane lift at 512 S. Third Street, Air King, Inc. will close Healey Street between Third Street and Fourth Street.  The closure will occur on Friday, July 11, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, Healey Street will be closed to through traffic, but […]


University Avenue Lane Closure

In order to complete work at 64 Chester, Garneau Construction will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between First Street and Chestnut Street. The closure will begin on Monday, July 7, 2025, and will reopen on Friday, July 11, 2025, weather permitting.  During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]


Temporary Viaduct Closure

Temporary Viaduct Closure The Main Street Viaduct will be temporarily closed for pedestrian access beginning on July 3, 2025. Pedestrians needing to cross between First Street and Chestnut Street/Main Street should utilize the sidewalk along University Avenue.  The City of Champaign appreciates the cooperation of travelers through this area.


July 4th Temporary Road Closures

July 4th Temporary Road Closures The Champaign County Freedom Celebration will host a parade, evening activities, and fireworks on Friday, July 4. To accommodate these activities, several streets near the State Farm Center will be temporarily closed. Residents planning to attend these activities are encouraged to visit the website july4th.net to locate parking, see which […]