Category: Public Works Department News

Oak Street Overlay – Annual Paving Project

Starting Thursday, May 18, Open Road Paving Company will begin rehabilitation work on Oak Street, between Bradley Avenue and Kenyon Road. This work will consist of patching, milling, and paving, and will necessitate full closure of Oak Street from Bradley Avenue to a point approximately 1,400 feet north of Bradley Avenue. Driveways on Oak Street […]


Market Street Overlay – Annual Paving Project

Starting Monday, May 15, Open Road Paving Company will begin rehabilitation work on Market Street from Bradley Avenue to Kenyon Road. This work will consist of minor curb and sidewalk ramp replacement, patching, manhole adjustments, milling and paving, the addition of bike lanes, and applying new pavement markings. One lane in each direction will be […]


Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Pioneer Street and Dennison Drive)

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right lane of northbound Prospect Avenue between Pioneer Street and Dennison Drive. Travel through the work zone will be merged into a single northbound lane. Southbound traffic in the area will be unaffected by this project. Minor traffic delays may occur in […]


All-Way Stop Installation at Intersection of Boardwalk Drive and Interstate Drive

The intersection of Boardwalk Drive and Interstate Drive is scheduled to be converted to an all-way top on Monday, May 22, 2023. Public Works Traffic and Lighting crews will install the new signs, and a portable, changeable message sign will be placed in advance of the change to alert drivers of the new all-way stop. […]


Chester Street Road Closure (between Neil Street and Walnut Street)

In order to remove HVAC materials from the roof of the Champaign City Building, Tremco will place a crane on Chester Street between Neil Street and Walnut Street.  The closure will take place on Friday, May 12, 2023, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., weather permitting. Traffic will not be permitted on […]


Maple Street Road Closure (between Prospect Avenue and Willis Avenue)

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Maple Street between Prospect Avenue and Willis Avenue. Prospect Avenue traffic will be unaffected by this project. Local traffic on maple Street (Willis Avenue to Prospect Avenue) may enter and exit Maple Street from Willis Avenue. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 […]


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 […]