Category: Public Works Department News

City of Champaign Announces Municipal Electric Aggregation Program Update

City of Champaign Announces Municipal Electric Aggregation Program Update City’s Program Saved Participants $11.8 Million During the Last 21 Months The City of Champaign has signed an agreement with Constellation New Energy, Inc. (Constellation) to be the next electricity supplier for the City’s Municipal Electric Aggregation (MEA) program. As approved by Champaign voters in 2012, […]


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

In order to install storm sewer at 112 E. John Street, Mayfield Construction will close Second Street between Green Street and John Street.  The closure will begin on Thursday, June 15, and will reopen on Friday, June 23, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained to all […]


Washington Street Road Closure (between James Street and McKinley Avenue)

In order to repair sanitary sewer service at 1114 W. Washington Street, Mattex Service will close Washington Street between James Street and McKinley Avenue. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained to all local properties.  The closure will begin on Tuesday, June 13, and will reopen on Tuesday, […]


Healey St. Road Closure

Healey St. Road Closure As part of the City’s 2023 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, Feutz Contractors will be closing Healey St. between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. The work will begin Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The closure is expected to last 4 to 6 weeks, weather permitting. Please do not park on the street near the […]


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 Monday, June 5, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and Noon. Access will be maintained to all local properties.


Summer Kickoff Celebration at Hedge Pop Park

On May 26, 2023, the City of Champaign came together to host a Summer Kickoff Celebration at Hedge Pop Park. The City’s Equity and Engagement Department, with the assistance and support of the Police, Planning, Public Works, and Neighborhood Services Departments were there to make sure this was the best event possible. Multiple Blueprint partners, community organizations, […]


Bradley Avenue Lane Closure – Revised Date

In order to perform storm sewer lining, Visu Sewer Technologies will be closing one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between State Street and Randolph Street. During this time, eastbound traffic on Bradley Avenue will be merged into a single lane through a short construction work zone. The Randolph Street west turn onto Bradley Avenue will […]


Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between State Street and Randolph Street)

In order to perform storm sewer lining, Visu Sewer Technologies will be closing one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between State Street and Randolph Street. During this time, eastbound traffic on Bradley Avenue will be merged into a single lane through a short construction work zone. The Randolph Street west turn onto Bradley Avenue will […]


i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Liberty on the Lake

The City of Champaign shares the following information on behalf of i3 Broadband: i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in the Liberty on the Lake subdivision. The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to completing restoration and activating services. I3 Broadband is a licensed utility in the […]


i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Elm/Neil/Ells/Kirby

The City of Champaign shares this information on behalf of i3 Broadband. i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between Elm and Neil (from west to east) and Ells and Kirby (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to completing restoration […]