Category: Public Works Department News

Halloween on Hedge x Dia de los Muertos a Success

On October 22, 2022, the Planning and Development Department coordinated Halloween on Hedge x Dia de los Muertos, the final programming celebration of the season at Hedge POP! Park. Multiple departments, including Planning and Development, Public Works, Equity and Engagement, Neighborhood Services, Fire, and Police, came together to celebrate the community and all things spooky! […]


Hill Street Road Closure (between Second Street and Third Street)

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Hill Street between Second Street and Third Street.  Through traffic will not be allowed; however, access to all local properties will be maintained.  Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 24, and is planned to be completed and reopened […]


Western Avenue Lane Closure (between Kirby Avenue and Chevy Chase Drive)

As part of the City’s 2022 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Western Avenue from Kirby Avenue to Chevy Chase Drive is being reconstructed. A and R Services will continue work on the City of Champaign’s project; weather permitting, Monday, October 24, 2022. Beginning on Monday, October 24, the northbound lane of Western Avenue […]


Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Ivy Court and Branch Road)

In order to perform drainage channel repairs, Duce Construction will be closing one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Ivy Court and Branch Road. Travel through the work zone will be merged into a single, southbound lane. All intersection traffic will be unaffected by this project; however, minor traffic delays may occur at work zones. […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Mattis Avenue and Rose Drive)

In order to complete work for Illinois American Water Company, A & R Services will be working on a water main along Kirby Avenue. Work will begin on Thursday, October 20, at 7 a.m. and will be completed on Monday, October 24, 2022. During this time, the right-hand lane of westbound Kirby Avenue between Mattis […]


Adopt A Drain Friday 10/14/22

Adopt A Drain Friday! The nationally ranked Illinois football team takes on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, October 15 at 11:00 am. Before you head to the Homecoming game, take a few minutes to adopt a storm drain in your neighborhood. Tommy, located at the corner of Stadium Drive and First Street is one […]


Adopt A Drain Friday

Last week, Champaign-Urbana celebrated PrideFest with friends and neighbors in the LGBTQ+ community, and now invites you to show pride in your neighborhood by Adopting a Drain.  This week’s drain is named Skylar and is located at 1008 Foothill Drive in Lincolnshire Subdivision.  Skylar loved participating in all the events PrideFest offered, including the nature […]


2022 Concrete Street Improvements Project (Western Avenue from Kirby Avenue to Chevy Chase Drive)

As part of the City’s 2022 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the pavement on Western Avenue from Kirby Avenue to Chevy Chase Drive is being reconstructed. In conjunction with the City’s work, Illinois American Water Company will be replacing water main along this portion of Western Avenue. A and R Services will be the contractor for […]


John Street and Third Street Road Closures – Phase 2 UPDATE

In order to install and utilize a crane for roofing operations at 302 E. John Street, Broeren Russo will conduct the following closures: Monday, October 10, 2022 The intersection of John Street and Third Street will be closed. John Street will be closed to through traffic between Second Street and Fourth Street.  To facilitate local […]