Category: Public Works Department News

Summer Kickoff Celebration at Hedge Pop Park

On May 26, 2023, the City of Champaign came together to host a Summer Kickoff Celebration at Hedge Pop Park. The City’s Equity and Engagement Department, with the assistance and support of the Police, Planning, Public Works, and Neighborhood Services Departments were there to make sure this was the best event possible. Multiple Blueprint partners, community organizations, […]


Bradley Avenue Lane Closure – Revised Date

In order to perform storm sewer lining, Visu Sewer Technologies will be closing one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between State Street and Randolph Street. During this time, eastbound traffic on Bradley Avenue will be merged into a single lane through a short construction work zone. The Randolph Street west turn onto Bradley Avenue will […]


Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between State Street and Randolph Street)

In order to perform storm sewer lining, Visu Sewer Technologies will be closing one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between State Street and Randolph Street. During this time, eastbound traffic on Bradley Avenue will be merged into a single lane through a short construction work zone. The Randolph Street west turn onto Bradley Avenue will […]


i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Liberty on the Lake

The City of Champaign shares the following information on behalf of i3 Broadband: i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in the Liberty on the Lake subdivision. The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to completing restoration and activating services. I3 Broadband is a licensed utility in the […]


i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Elm/Neil/Ells/Kirby

The City of Champaign shares this information on behalf of i3 Broadband. i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between Elm and Neil (from west to east) and Ells and Kirby (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to completing restoration […]


Healey Street Road Closure (between Sixth Street and Wright Street)

As part of the City’s 2023 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, Feutz Contractors will be closing Healey Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street. The work will begin on Thursday, May 25, 2023, and the closure is expected to last four to six weeks, weather permitting.


Bradley Avenue Lane Closure and Pomona Drive Road Closure

In order to complete water main installation and pavement patching, Illinois American Water Company and DUCE Construction will close one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Duncan Road and Pomona Drive. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. Also, Pomona Drive will be closed between Bradley Avenue and Edward Hoffman Drive. […]


Walnut Street Lane Closure (between Taylor Street and University Avenue)

In order to complete material delivery at 114 N. Walnut, C-U HVAC, Inc. will close one northbound lane of Walnut Street between Taylor Street and University Avenue. During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. on […]


Neil Street Lane Closure (between Edgebrook Drive and Bradley Avenue)

In order to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Edgebrook Drive and Bradley Avenue. During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.  The closure will begin on Monday, May 22, and will reopen on Friday, May 26, […]