Category: Public Works Department News

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 […]


Fourth Street Lane Closure (from Park Street to University Avenue)

In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Hoerr Construction, Inc. will be working in the southbound lane of Fourth Street at University Avenue. Traffic traveling south on Fourth Street from Park Street to south of University Avenue will be affected as it is reduced to one lane through a short construction zone.  Work […]


Residential Electronics Collection Event on May 18, 2024

The online registration for the spring Residential Electronics Collection Event will open on Monday, April 1, 2024.  The collection event will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Parkland College.  The event is co-sponsored by City of Champaign, City of Urbana, Village of Savoy, and Champaign County. Registrants can reserve one of the available […]


Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Broadmoor Drive and Devonshire Drive)

In order to construct sidewalk at 1915 S. Mattis Avenue, Anderson Brothers 3 will close one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Broadmoor Drive and Devonshire Drive.  The closure will start on Wednesday, March 27, and will end on Friday, April 5, 2024. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 […]


Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)

In order to accommodate construction activity at 1103 N. Neil Street, Mid Illinois Concrete will close one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Randolph Street and Neil Street. The closure will occur on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one […]