Category: Public Works Department News

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 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024. Access will be maintained to all local properties.


Fifth Street Road Closure (from Springfield Ave. to North of Healey St.)

In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection and water line connection at 501 S. Fifth Street, Mayfield Construction will close Fifth Street from Springfield Avenue to just north of Healey Street.  The closure will begin on Wednesday, March 13, and is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Through traffic will not be […]


Sixth Street and Daniel Street Lane Closures

In order to install a sign at 812 S. Sixth Street, Bendsen Signs & Graphics will close the east southbound lane of South Sixth Street and the westbound lane of East Daniel Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, and reopen later the same day, weather permitting. Through traffic will be maintained […]


Centennial High School Wrestling Champion Recognized

On March 4, Public Works Traffic and Lighting staff installed two recognition signs along Crescent Drive at Centennial High School that can be seen by both northbound and southbound traffic.  The signs were placed in recognition of Centennial High School athlete Jack Barnhart’s wrestling championship.


Household Hazardous Waste Event Update

This year’s Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)-sponsored One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Champaign County is still to be determined.  The IEPA has not secured a contractor at this time, so no 2024 event dates have been set.  They were hoping to host an event in April; however, it does not look like that […]


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

In order to hoist material onto the roof of 507 E. Green Street, Custom Service Crane will close Green Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. Eastbound and westbound Green Street traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, […]


Washington Street Road Closure (between Prospect Avenue and New Street)

In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 809 W. Washington Street, Roto-Rooter has closed a portion of Washington Street between Prospect Avenue and New Street. The closure began on Wednesday, March 6, and will reopen on or before Wednesday, March 13, 2024.  Through traffic will be maintained in this area.


South Downtown Sanitary Sewer Project (Springfield Avenue Lane Closure)

In order to reconstruct the north side sidewalk and retaining wall along the Springfield Avenue viaduct, Stark Excavating will close the westbound lane of Springfield Avenue between South Market Street and South Water Street. Both Market Street and Water Street will remain accessible throughout the closure. This work is a continuation of the South Downtown […]


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 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. starting on Monday, March 4, and ending on Friday, March 8, 2024. Access will be maintained to […]