Category: Public Works Department News

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 begin on Tuesday, June 26, and will be reopened on Friday, June 28, 2024, weather permitting. Access will be maintained to all local properties.


Annual Paving Project – Country Fair Drive and Kenwood Road

Starting Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Cross Construction will begin rehabilitation work on Country Fair Drive, from 200 feet south of Springfield Avenue to University Avenue, and on Kenwood Road from Springfield Avenue to a point 200 feet south.  Work will consist of minor curb and sidewalk ramp replacement, patching, manhole adjustments, milling and paving, and […]


Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Sangamon Drive and Alton Drive)

In order to complete a tree removal, JT’s Tree Service will close one northbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Sangamon Drive and Alton Drive.  The closure will occur on Thursday, June 20, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.  During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.


Annual Paving Project

Starting Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Cross Construction will begin rehabilitation work on Green Street from Russell Street to Prospect Avenue, and on John Street from Russell Street to Willis Avenue.  Work will consist of minor curb and sidewalk ramp replacement, patching, manhole adjustments, milling and paving, and applying new pavement markings. One lane in each […]


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 begin on Monday, June 17, and will be reopened on Thursday, June 20, 2024, weather permitting.  Access will be maintained to all local properties.


Green Street Lane Closure (between Wright Street and Sixth Street)

In order to install a crane for roof maintenance, JSM Management and Custom Service Crane will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Wright Street and Sixth Street.  The closure will occur on Monday, June 17, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.  During the closure, westbound traffic will be detoured […]


Church Street Lane Closure (between State Street and Randolph Street)

In order to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the eastbound lane of Church Street between State Street and Randolph Street.  The closure will begin on Tuesday, June 11, and will reopen on Friday, June 14, 2024, weather permitting.  One lane of eastbound and one lane of westbound traffic will […]


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 begin on Tuesday, June 11, and will be reopened on Thursday, June 13, 2024, weather permitting.  Access will be maintained to all local properties.


City of Champaign Municipal Aggregation Program Suspension

The City’s Municipal Electric Aggregation (MEA) electric supply contract with Constellation NewEnergy will end in July 2024. Currently, the City does not plan to continue its MEA program for the upcoming period. The electricity supply rate from Ameren is lower than the most competitive offer rate that the City received, meaning Ameren customers are expected […]


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 begin on Tuesday, June 4, and will be reopened on Thursday, June 6, 2024, weather permitting.  Access will be maintained to all local properties.