Category: Public Works Department News

Logan Street Road Closure (between Market Street and Water Street)

In order to complete tree work, the Public Works Department will be closing Logan Street between Market Street and Water Street.  No through traffic will be allowed during the closure.  The closure will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 12 p.m.  This work is weather dependent and […]


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

In order to complete a storm sewer lining project, Hoerr Construction will be closing a westbound lane on University Avenue between First Street and Market Street.  Work is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  This work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.


Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention and the Outstanding City for Procurement Award

On August 7, 2024, Mikal Washington from the Equity and Engagement Department and Adonis Fuller from the Finance Department attended the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce Convention in Peoria, IL. City staff participated in a matchmaking session, where they discussed the benefits of joining the Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP), the process for becoming a […]


University Avenue Lane Closure (between Fair Street and Draper Avenue)

In order to complete a storm sewer lining project, Hoerr Construction will be closing an eastbound lane on University Avenue between Fair Street and Draper Avenue.  Work is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 1 – 4 p.m. This work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.


Springfield Avenue Lane Closure (between New Street and Lynn Street)

In order to complete a storm sewer lining project, Hoerr Construction will be closing an eastbound lane on Springfield Avenue between New Street and Lynn Street. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be maintained.  Work is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This work is weather dependent and may […]


Unit 4 Special Loading Zone at 402 N. Randolph Street

The Public Works Department will install a special loading and unloading zone in front of the new Unit 4 Special Education – Young Adult Program building at 402 N. Randolph Street.  This zone will accommodate specialized pickup and drop-off vehicles as well as ambulances and medical vehicles occasionally needed for the location. Public Works staff […]


Fifth Street Road Closure (between Stoughton Street and Springfield Avenue)

In order to place a crane and install solar panels at 405 E. Stoughton Street, Custom Service Crane will close Fifth Street between Stoughton Street and Springfield Avenue.  The closure will occur on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting. During the closure, access will be maintained […]


Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive)

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive.  Eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area.  The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., starting on Monday, August 12, and ending on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, weather permitting.  Access will be maintained […]


Hedge Road – Road Closure (between Mattis Avenue and Summit Ridge Road)

In order to complete water main construction for Illinois American Water Company, Duce Construction will close Hedge Road between Mattis Avenue and Summit Ridge Road.  The closure will begin on Monday, August 12, and will reopen on Monday, August 19, 2024, weather permitting. During the closure, local access to Hedge Road will be allowed from […]