Category: Public Works Department News

University Avenue Lane Closure (between Third Street and Fourth Street)

In order to install sidewalk at 306 E. University Avenue, Stark Excavating will close a westbound lane of University Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, November 25, and will reopen on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.


Hessel Boulevard Lane Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)

In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair, A&R Mechanical Services Inc. will be closing the westbound lane of Hessel Boulevard between Randolph Street and Neil Street.  Work will begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, November 18, and will be completed by 3 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, weather permitting.


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

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area.  The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., starting on Monday, November 18, ending on Friday, November 22, 2024, weather permitting. Access will be maintained […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Stratford Drive and Scottsdale Drive)

In order to complete tree maintenance at 2707 W. Kirby Avenue, Myers and Sons Company will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Stratford Drive and Scottsdale Drive.  The closure will occur on Friday, November 15, 2024, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced […]


Litter Cleanup Event at Boneyard Creek a Success!

The City’s America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek litter cleanup event was held for the fifth time the morning of October 26.  There were 38 volunteers, including groups from The Wildlife Society UIUC student chapter and Curbanism Club, as well as high school and college students, families, a Councilmember and the new Public Works Department […]


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

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area.  The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., starting on Monday, November 11, and ending on Friday, November 15, 2024, weather permitting. Access will be […]


Church Street Lane Closure (between James Street and McKinley Avenue)

In order to complete temporary patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one westbound lane of Church Street between James Street and McKinley Avenue.  The closure began today, November 6, and will reopen on Sunday, November 9, 2024, weather permitting. During the closure, westbound traffic on Church Street will be reduced to one […]


Randolph Street and University Avenue Lane Closures

In order to clean windows at 100 W. University Avenue, Clean-Way Window Cleaning will close the following lanes of traffic: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – A northbound lane of Randolph Street between Park Street and University Avenue will be closed. During the closure from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., northbound traffic will be reduced to […]


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

In order to replace the traffic signal cabinet, CS&L will close a northbound lane of First Street just north of Chester Street to University Avenue. Stop signs will be deployed while power is removed. Once power has been restored, the signal will be in flash until work is completed.  Work is scheduled to occur on […]


Alpine Drive Road Closure (between Valerie Drive and Timberline Drive)

In order to make street repairs, Feutz Contractors will be closing Alpine Drive between Valerie Drive and Timberline Drive.  The work will begin on Wednesday, November 6, and is expected to reopen at the end of the day on Friday, November 8, 2024, weather permitting.