Online Registration for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event has been scheduled to take place in Champaign County on Saturday, August 17, 2024. This drop-off event is sponsored by the Illinois EPA and is open to all Illinois residents. Residents must pre-register for this event at hhwevent.simplybook.me by selecting an available time slot between 8 a.m. and […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (Between Chestnut Street and First Street)
In order to perform storm sewer cleaning, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street. During this time, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone. Work is scheduled to occur sometime between 7 a.m. on Monday, […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Market Street and Chestnut Street)
In order to perform storm sewer cleaning, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Market Street and Chestnut Street. During this time, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone. Work is scheduled to occur sometime between 7 a.m. on Monday, […]
EDDIT Site Visit and Symposium
On June 5 and 6, 2024, staff from Equity and Engagement, Public Works, and Neighborhood Services Departments participated in the Equitable Development Data Insight Training (EDDIT) site visit. EDDIT, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, offers specialized data analysis and storytelling training for nonprofit, community, and government organizations dedicated to promoting urban equity in […]
Storm Response Update
The City of Champaign Public Works Department continues to respond to calls for service related to damaged City trees and clearing City streets from debris due to the wind event on Tuesday, June 25. In response to a few inquiries received, there is no special pickup for private tree/storm debris. Resident can utilize the Landscape […]
Park Avenue and New Street Intersection Closure
As part of the City’s 2024 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, A&A Concrete will be closing the intersection of Park Avenue and New Street between Church Street and University Avenue. The work will begin on Monday, July 1, 2024, and the closure is expected to last four to six weeks, weather permitting.
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive)
White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will begin on Tuesday, June 26, and will be reopened on Friday, June 28, 2024, weather permitting. Access will be maintained to all local properties.
Annual Paving Project – Country Fair Drive and Kenwood Road
Starting Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Cross Construction will begin rehabilitation work on Country Fair Drive, from 200 feet south of Springfield Avenue to University Avenue, and on Kenwood Road from Springfield Avenue to a point 200 feet south. Work will consist of minor curb and sidewalk ramp replacement, patching, manhole adjustments, milling and paving, and […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Sangamon Drive and Alton Drive)
In order to complete a tree removal, JT’s Tree Service will close one northbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Sangamon Drive and Alton Drive. The closure will occur on Thursday, June 20, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.
Annual Paving Project
Starting Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Cross Construction will begin rehabilitation work on Green Street from Russell Street to Prospect Avenue, and on John Street from Russell Street to Willis Avenue. Work will consist of minor curb and sidewalk ramp replacement, patching, manhole adjustments, milling and paving, and applying new pavement markings. One lane in each […]