Category: Public Works Department News

Kirby Avenue Lane Closures (between Western Avenue and Waverly Drive)

In order to complete gas main maintenance near 1611 W. Kirby Avenue, Ameren Illinois has closed one eastbound and one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Western Avenue and Waverly Drive.  The closure began on Monday, July 31, and will reopen on Monday, August 7, 2023. During the closure, both eastbound and westbound traffic will […]


i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Jordan/Mattis/Windsor/Kenny

The City of Champaign shares the following information on behalf of i3 Broadband: i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – Jordan/Mattis/Windsor/Kenny CHAMPAIGN – i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between Jordan and Mattis (from west to east) and between Windsor and Kenny (from north to south). The construction process will continue […]


‘Thank You’ Celebration!

Through the University of Illinois and Champaign Community Unit 4 School District, the City welcomed 19 interns and Youth Employment Services (YES) students to join our staff this summer. These students were able to see the ins-and-outs of how the City works while getting hands on experience in eight different departments. On July 20, the City hosted […]


Healey Street Road Closure (between New Street and Lynn Street)

In order to complete sanitary sewer maintenance at 616 W. Healey Street, 217 Inc. will close Healey Street between New Street and Lynn Street.  The closure will occur on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be […]


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

In order to install new water service at 46 E. John, Illinois American Water, Fairlawn Real Estate, and Duce Construction will close Locust Street between Green Street and John Street.  The closure will begin on Friday, July 28, and reopen on Friday, August 4, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but […]


Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Windsor Road and Kenny Avenue)

In order to complete gas main installation along South Mattis Avenue, KS Energy will close a northbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Windsor Road and Kenny Avenue. The lane closure will begin on Tuesday, July 25, and end on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the end of the day.


Walnut Street Lane Closure (between Bailey Street and Taylor Street)

In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of northbound Walnut Street from Bailey Street to Taylor Street. Also, during this time, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane at the intersection with Walnut Street. All traffic routes will remain open, however, with reduced lanes […]


University Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Chester Street)

In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound University between First Street and Chester Street. During this time, University Avenue westbound will be reduced to a single lane thru a short construction work zone. Chester Street will also be reduced lane widths thru a work zone […]


Market Street Lane Closure (between Washington Street and Columbia Avenue)

In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be narrowing westbound Washington Street at Market Street into a single shared lane around a short construction zone. Market Street at Columbia Avenue northbound and southbound will also be narrowed into single lanes through a short work zone. All traffic routes will remain open but […]