Category: Public Works Department News

Springfield Avenue Lane Closure (east of Country Fair Drive)

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing an eastbound lane of Springfield Avenue just east of Country Fair Drive.  Travel through the work zone will be merged into a single eastbound lane. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, and is planned to be completed […]


2023 Slurry Seal Project

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, weather permitting, MicroSurfacing Contractors LLC will begin sealing streets in the northeast one-third of Champaign (see the attached map). 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 […]


Church Street Short-Term Road Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)

To facilitate a film production in Downtown Champaign, Church Street between Randolph Street and Neil Street will be closed from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, through 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2023.  Access to local businesses will be allowed by the local film production crew when filming is not actively taking place. Northbound […]


Clark Street Road Closure (between Prospect Avenue and New Street)

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Clark Street at 805 W. Clark, between Prospect Avenue and New Street. During this construction, Clark Street will be restricted to local traffic only.  Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 1, and is planned to be completed and […]


New Parking Permit Informational Video

As the Public Works Department prepares for another busy parking permit season, a new informational video starring “PW” was produced to share valuable information with new permit holders. Public Works and Communications Division staff worked together to produce the video that shares important information that in the past was shared verbally by staff to each […]


Garden Hills Hedge POP! Park Refresh

The Hedge POP! Park is receiving a refresh ahead of the summer months. Last week, City Staff from the Planning and Development, Neighborhood Services Department and Engineering Division worked with dedicated volunteers from First Followers and about 10 neighborhood kids to spread mulch, place planter boxes, pick up liter and also have some fun! More […]


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

In order to repair a sanitary sewer service, Lanz Underground will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in this area. When possible, the lane will be reopened to traffic overnight and throughout the weekend.  The closure will begin on Monday, […]


Lane Closures on Randolph Street and University Avenue

In order to clean windows at 100 W. University, Clean-Way Window Cleaning will close lanes from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as follows: • Wednesday, May 3 – A northbound lane of Randolph Street between Park Street and University Avenue will be closed; northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. • Thursday, May 4 […]


Anthony Drive Road Closure – REVISED

In order to repair a water main under Anthony Drive, Duce Construction and Illinois American Water will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured in the area.  The closure will begin on Monday, May 1, and will reopen to traffic on Friday, May 12, 2023. […]


State Street Lane Closure (between University Avenue and Clark Street)

In order to install water service at 301 W. University, Anderson Brothers 3 will close one southbound lane of State Street between University Avenue and Clark Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, May 1, and will reopen on Friday, May 12, 2023. During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.