i3 Broadband Fiberoptic Construction Project – McKinley/Prospect/Vine/Clark
The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3 Broadband. i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiberoptic utility in an area between McKinley and Prospect (from west to east) and Vine and Clark (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to completing […]
Columbia Avenue Road Closure and Prospect Avenue Lane Closure
In order to complete an emergency sewer repair, Columbia Avenue west of Prospect Avenue will be closed to through traffic. Travelers will need to use Willis Avenue for access to properties in the 900 block of West Columbia. A southbound lane of Prospect Avenue will also be closed from Vine Street to south of Columbia […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Maple Street and Vine Street)
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of southbound Prospect Avenue between Maple and Vine Street. Traffic will be merged into a single southbound lane through the construction work zone. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 […]
Homicide Investigation – 5th and Vine Street
On Dec. 13, 2021, at approximately 12:13 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of 5th and Vine Street for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 26-year-old male with a single life-threatening gunshot wound. Officers immediately provided medical aid until the victim was able to be transported to a local hospital where […]
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 […]
2021 Sewer Lining Project
Hoerr Construction, Inc. has begun work on the 2021 Sewer Lining Project. Sewer lining rehabilitates existing sewers to a like-new condition. This work will require temporary, one lane closures. Traffic in the affected areas will be merged into single lanes through short work zones. Minor traffic delays may occur. This work is weather dependent and […]
Columbia Avenue and Prairie Street Intersection Closure
In order to complete water main crossings, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will be closing the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Prairie Street. The closure will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, October 22, 2021. Access to all properties will be maintained using the following alternate routes: – 400 […]
2021 Sewer Lining Project
Hoerr Construction, Inc. will begin work on the 2021 Sewer Lining Project starting Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Sewer lining rehabilitates existing sewers to a like-new condition. This work will require temporary, one lane closures. Traffic in the affected areas will be merged into single lanes through short work zones. Minor traffic delays may occur. This […]
Vine Street Road Closure (between Neil Street and Randolph Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Vine Street at the west side of Neil Street. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic by 4 […]
New Street Road Closure (between Columbia Avenue and Vine Street)
In order to complete the construction of a sanitary sewer extension, SNC Construction will close New Street between Columbia Avenue and Vine Street. The closure will begin on Tuesday, May 18, and will reopen on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Columbia Avenue at the intersection of New Street may be reduced to one lane.