Category: Public Works Department News

University Avenue Lane Closure (between Chestnut Street and First Street)

In order to complete sidewalk construction at 66 Chester Street, Mayfield Construction will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street.  The closure will begin on Wednesday, February 22, and the lane will reopen on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]


2023 Spring Yard Waste Collection

The City of Champaign’s 2023 Spring Yard Waste Collection has been scheduled. The Orange Zone and Blue Zone will each have one collection in April and one collection in May. • All residences in the Orange Zone should put materials out by 6 a.m. on Monday, April 10, and Monday, May 8, 2023. • All […]


Church Street Lane Closure (between New Street and Elm Street)

In order to complete sidewalk installation for Central High School North Fields, Stark Excavating is closing one westbound lane of Church Street between New Street and Elm Street.  The closure began on Tuesday, February 14, and will reopen on Friday, February 24, 2023, weather permitting. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]


City Employee Selected as Distinguished Alumni

Nichole Millage, Public Works Environmental Sustainability Specialist, was selected to represent Centennial High School as a Champaign-Urbana Schools Foundation Distinguished Alumni Honoree for 2023. Nichole is  a 1995 graduate of Centennial High School, has travelled the world representing Centennial, Champaign-Urbana, and the USA as a four-time Paralympian. After losing her leg just below the knee […]


Garden Hills Streetlighting Project Construction Starts February 13, 2023

Work on the City’s Garden Hills Streetlighting Project is scheduled to begin on February 13, 2023. Crews from Champaign Signal and Lighting (CSL) will begin by installing underground conduit throughout the Garden Hills neighborhood, to be followed by the installation of light pole foundations and other related streetlighting infrastructure. Installation of light poles will begin […]


Second Street Road Closure – Date Change (between John Street and Daniel Street)

In order to place a crane for material delivery at 202 E. Daniel, ABC Supply will close a portion of Second Street between John Street and Daniel Street.  This work was first scheduled to occur on February 7, 2023; however, the date has been changed.  The closure will now occur on Friday, February 10, 2023, […]


i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Projects

The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3 Broadband.   i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Robert/Prospect/Kirby/Devonshire CHAMPAIGN – i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between Robert and Prospect (from west to east) and Kirby and Devonshire (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 […]


Second Street Road Closure (between John Street and Daniel Street)

In order to place a crane for material delivery at 202 E. Daniel, ABC Supply will close a portion of Second Street between John Street and Daniel Street.  The closure will occur on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. During the closure, this block will be closed to […]


i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Boulder Ridge

The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3Broadband: i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility (in the Boulder Ridge 2, 3, & 4 subdivisions, including Boulder Ridge Drive, Cobblestone Way, Greyrock Lane, Stonebluff Court, Stoneway Court, and Rockingham Lane). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing […]


Melinda Avenue lane Closure (between Bloomington Road and Honeysuckle Lane)

In order to remove a tree at 1911 Melinda Avenue, JT’s Tree Service will close a portion of the southbound lane of Melinda Avenue between Bloomington Road and Honeysuckle Lane. The closure will occur on Monday, January 30 and Tuesday, January 31, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. During the closure, […]