Annual Asphalt Paving Project
Starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Cross Construction will begin rehabilitation work on Church Street from Prospect Avenue to Prairie Street. Work will begin with minor curb and sidewalk ramp replacement and progress to patching, manhole adjustments, milling and paving, and applying new pavement markings. One lane in each direction will be open to through traffic; […]
Taylor Street Road Closure (between Walnut Street and Market Street)
In order to complete pavement patching, Shaw Brothers will close Taylor Street between Walnut Street and Market Street. The closure will begin today, Monday, May 5, and will reopen by Friday, May 9, 2025, weather permitting.
May 2025 Notice of Intended Pesticide Use
Effective January 1, 2025 the Illinois Department of Agriculture established Illinois Public Act 103-0976. This act regulates the use of pesticides in municipalities. This Act provides that municipalities and government entities provide at least 24 hours of notice to the public before applying a pesticide on a public right of way within the corporate boundaries of […]
2025 Slurry Seal Project
On Monday, May 5, 2025, weather permitting, MicroSurfacing Contractors LLC will begin sealing streets in the southeast one-third of Champaign (see the map below). The residential streets will be closed for about four hours until cured. Heavily traveled streets and streets with businesses will have one lane open at all times. Residents will be notified by […]
Boneyard Creek Community Day a Success
More than 500 volunteers took part in the Annual Boneyard Creek Community Day event on April 12. More than 300 bags of trash were collected at Scott Park. Some of the most common items picked up from this year’s event included plastic bags, plastic food wrappers, Styrofoam, foam parts and wrappers, plastic caps and bottles, and straws. City […]
Randolph Street and University Avenue Lane Closures
In order to clean windows at 100 W. University Avenue, Clean-Way Window Cleaning will close the following lanes of traffic: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 – A northbound lane of Randolph Street between Park Street and University Avenue will be closed. During the closure from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., northbound traffic will be reduced to […]
Market Street Road Closure (between Taylor Street and University Avenue)
In order to complete utility installation and associated pavement patching at 115 N. Market Street, Mid-Illinois Concrete will close Market Street between Taylor Street and University Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, April 28, and will reopen on Monday, May 5, 2025, weather permitting.
Temporary Road Closures for Special Events
Upcoming Temporary Road Closures (to accommodate Ebertfest and Illinois Race Weekend) The City of Champaign wants to inform you of upcoming temporary road closures to accommodate special events this week. Ebertfest 2025 In order to facilitate Ebertfest 2025 at the Virginia Theater, Park Avenue will be closed between Randolph Street and the entrance to […]
Spring Display Hops into Downtown!
The Public Works Forestry Section continues to create unique wood-carved displays in Downtown Champaign! Their artistic work now brings the vibrant spirit of spring into the area. Be sure to visit the northeast corner of Walnut and Chester to enjoy another seasonal display!
White Street Lane Closure (in front of 512 W. White Street)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 512 W. White Street, D&S Sewer Service will close the westbound lane of White Street in front of 512 W. White Street, just east of Lynn Street. The closure will begin on Monday, April 21, and will reopen on or before Monday, April 28, 2025, weather […]