Category: Public Works Department News

Mattis Avenue at University Avenue Intersection Work

In order change out a pole at the intersection of Mattis Avenue at University Avenue, Ameren Illinois may need to periodically occupy the northwest and northeast corners of the intersection. They do not anticipate closing any lanes of traffic to complete the project.  Work is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from […]


Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Park Street and University Avenue)

In order to facilitate loading/unloading activity at the Virginia Theatre, Champaign Park District will close one northbound lane of Randolph Street between Park Street and University Avenue.  The closure will begin on Friday, April 12, and will end on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area during […]


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

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale 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 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Access will be maintained to all local properties.


i3 Broadband Fiber Optic Construction Project – Mattis/Hedge/Bradley

The City of Champaign shares the following information on behalf of i3 Broadband: i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiber optic utility in an area between Mattis Avenue and Hedge Road (from west to east) and between Hedge Road and Bradley Avenue (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from […]


City Named a Tree City USA for 39th Year

The City is proud to announce it has been named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of our commitment to effective management of our urban forest.  The City received the Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements:  Having a forestry division, a tree care ordinance, an […]


Logan Street Lane Closure (from Neil Street to Walnut Street)

In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Hoerr Construction, Inc. will be closing the eastbound lane of Logan Street from Neil Street to Walnut Street. Traffic traveling east on Clark Street to Logan Street and traffic traveling south on Neil turning eastbound to Logan Street will be affected.  Work is planned during the […]


Prime Contractor Breakfast

On Friday, March 29, 2024 the City’s Equity and Engagement Department in partnership with the Finance Department, hosted a breakfast for prime contractors to learn more about the City’s procurement process and diversity efforts. City staff were also invited to participate and speak to vendors.  More than 30 people were in attendance and our prime […]


Prospect Avenue and Church Street Lane Closures

In order to replace a power pole damaged in an accident, Ameren Illinois is closing the following: Both northbound lanes of Prospect Avenue between Church Street and University Avenue Both westbound lanes of Church Street between Prospect Avenue and New Street   The closures are currently in effect. Work is anticipated to be completed by […]


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

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale 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 3 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024. Access will be maintained to all local properties.


Mattis Avenue Lane Closures (from Bloomington Road to Hedge Road)

In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Hoerr Construction, Inc. will be working on Mattis Avenue between Bloomington Road and Hedge Road. Traffic in both directions will be affected during different phases of the project. Traffic will be reduced to one lane through a short construction zone. Work is planned during the hours […]