Category: Public Works Department News

Duncan Road Closure (between Bonnie Blair Drive and Valerie Drive)

In order to install water service for Parkland College, Mid Illinois Concrete will close Duncan Road between Valerie Drive and Bonnie Blair Drive. Access will be maintained to all local properties.  The closure will begin on Monday, February 26, and will reopen on Friday, March 1, 2024, weather permitting.


Three-Way Stop Deployed at University Avenue and State Street

CS&L is currently working at the intersection of University Avenue and State Street to make repairs to the traffic signal at the southwest corner. For safety, the circuit will be de-energized while the work is completed. Stop signs are being deployed; this intersection will become a three-way stop until it is safe enough to restore […]


Champaign Public Works Director Announces Resignation

Khalil Zaied, the Public Works Director for the City of Champaign, has announced his resignation from that position effective March 8, 2024. Zaied is moving out of state to attend to private, family matters. Zaied has served as the City’s Public Works Director since October 17, 2022. Khalil Zaied stated, “It is with a heavy […]


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 on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.  Access will be maintained to all local properties.


University Avenue Lane Closures (Intersection of University Avenue and State Street)

In order to remove a traffic signal and pour a new concrete base at the southwest corner at the University Avenue and State Street intersection, CS&L will close an eastbound lane of traffic on University Avenue and potentially a southbound lane of traffic on State Street.  The lane(s) will be closed from 7 a.m. to […]


Anthony Drive Road Closure – REVISED DATES

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 begin on Tuesday, February 13, and will end on Friday, February 16, 2024. The road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and […]


Hill Street Road Closure (between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue)

In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 1005 W. Hill Street, Fred’s Plumbing will close a portion of Hill Street between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue.  The closure will begin on Tuesday, February 13, and will reopen on or before Monday, February 19, 2024. Through traffic will not be allowed in this area, but […]


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 on February 13 and 14, 2024, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.


University Avenue Lane Closures (intersection of University Avenue and State Street)

In order to perform directional boring for underground conduits, CS&L will close both an eastbound and westbound lane of University Avenue at the intersection of State Street. The closure is currently active and is scheduled to reopen at 4 p.m. today. The lanes will be closed again on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 6:30 a.m. […]