Meijer Drive Lane Closure (between Prospect Avenue and Boardwalk Drive)
In order to repair pavement failures, A&A Concrete will be closing the eastbound lane of Meijer Drive between Prospect Avenue and Boardwalk Drive. This work will begin on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. The closure is expected to last two days, weather permitting.
Surveying Set to Begin in Garden Hills
Topographic surveying in the Garden Hills Neighborhood will begin on October 25, 2021. This work is part of the planned drainage and lighting improvements in the Garden Hills Neighborhood that will be implemented over the next few years. The City’s consultant engineer (Clark Dietz) will perform the topographic surveying in the areas highlighted on the […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
It’s Adopt A Drain Friday and in this edition, we are featuring Ty, a drain in the Trails at Abbey Fields at 1512 English Oak Drive. Ty is one of 8,461 drains available for adoption in Champaign. He is a little goofy, has a lot of high energy, and a talented wood worker. It only […]
Illinois American Water Construction on Columbia Avenue
In order to install water services, mains and hydrants, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will be closing the following lanes: • Westbound Columbia Avenue will be closed from Neil Street to Randolph Street starting on Thursday, October 21, and reopening on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Eastbound traffic will remain open, and access will be […]
Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Beardsley Avenue and Bradley Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the left lane of northbound Randolph Street between Beardsley Avenue and Bradley Avenue. All lane and intersection travel will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, and is planned to be completed and […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (between Main Street and Park Street)
In order to complete sign maintenance at Hyatt Place, American Dowell Signs will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Main Street and Park Street. The closure will occur on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.
Adopt A Drain Friday
The leaves that are green turn to brown and then they fall to the ground and collect near storm drains. This storm drain named Simon is a highly regarded singer and songwriter, located at 2001 Parkdale Drive and looking for a volunteer to say “Hello” to the Adopt A Drain program. Participants keep pollutants from […]
Downtown Temporary Road Closure (State Street and Church Street)
In order to conduct the Police Memorial Ceremony on Friday, October 15, 2021, a portion of two streets near West Side Park will be temporarily closed: • State Street between Hill Street and University Avenue • Church Street between Randolph Street and Prairie Street The closure will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will reopen at […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (between White Street and Springfield Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right turn lane of southbound Neil Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, and is planned to be completed and […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for Champaign Public Works Director Position
The City of Champaign is pleased to announce that the recruitment for a new Public Works Director has moved into the application phase and potential candidates can learn more about this exciting public service career opportunity by visiting champaignil.gov/pwdirector. For full consideration, applications must be received by November 5, 2021. City Manager Dorothy Ann David […]