Category: Public Works Department News

STORM DAMAGE RESIDENTIAL TREE LIMB AND BRUSH COLLECTION

STORM DAMAGE RESIDENTIAL TREE LIMB AND BRUSH COLLECTION There was widespread tree devastation in Champaign due to a major storm on Thursday, June 29, 2023. The City of Champaign will offer short-term, storm damaged tree limb and brush pickup from private properties to assist residents in recovery efforts. Pickup dates will be announced early next […]


Van Doren Street Road Closure (between White Street and Springfield Avenue)

In order to construct a sanitary sewer extension, Duce Construction will close Van Doren Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue, including the intersection of White Street and Van Doren Street.  Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 26 and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic by 4 […]


Neil Street Lane Closure (between Church Street and Park Avenue)

In order to complete a water line installation at 205 N Neil Street, Mid-Illinois Concrete will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Church Street and Park Avenue.  The closure will begin on Monday, June 26, and will reopen on Monday, July 3, 2023, weather permitting.  Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane […]


Prospect Avenue Lane Closures (between Springfield Avenue and Union Street)

In order to complete fiberoptic installation, i3 Broadband and Direct Line will close one northbound and one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Springfield Avenue and Union Street.  The closures will begin on Tuesday, June 20, and the lanes will reopen on Friday, June 23, 2023.  Northbound and southbound traffic will be reduced to one […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure

In order to remove and replace a driveway approach at 1611 W Kirby Avenue, Midwest Asphalt will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Western Avenue and Waverly Drive.  The closure will begin on Tuesday, June 20, and will reopen on Friday, June 23, 2023.  During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to […]


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.