Household Hazardous Waste Event Update
This year’s Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)-sponsored One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Champaign County is still to be determined. The IEPA has not secured a contractor at this time, so no 2024 event dates have been set. They were hoping to host an event in April; however, it does not look like that […]
Green Street Road Closure (between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)
In order to hoist material onto the roof of 507 E. Green Street, Custom Service Crane will close Green Street between Fifth Street and Sixth Street. Eastbound and westbound Green Street traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, […]
Washington Street Road Closure (between Prospect Avenue and New Street)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 809 W. Washington Street, Roto-Rooter has closed a portion of Washington Street between Prospect Avenue and New Street. The closure began on Wednesday, March 6, and will reopen on or before Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Through traffic will be maintained in this area.
South Downtown Sanitary Sewer Project (Springfield Avenue Lane Closure)
In order to reconstruct the north side sidewalk and retaining wall along the Springfield Avenue viaduct, Stark Excavating will close the westbound lane of Springfield Avenue between South Market Street and South Water Street. Both Market Street and Water Street will remain accessible throughout the closure. This work is a continuation of the South Downtown […]
Fox Drive Lane Closure (between Devonshire Drive and State Street)
In order to complete pavement repairs, Feutz Contractors has closed one lane of Fox Drive between Devonshire Drive and State Street. The work began Monday, March 4, 2024, and is expected to last 2 days, weather permitting.
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. starting on Monday, March 4, and ending on Friday, March 8, 2024. Access will be maintained to […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (intersection of University Avenue and State Street)
In order to pour concrete at the northeast corner for a newly installed electrical handhold, A&A Concrete will close one of the south eastbound lanes on University Avenue at the intersection of State Street. The closure will take place on Monday, February 26, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Duncan Road Closure (between Bonnie Blair Drive and Valerie Drive)
In order to install water service for Parkland College, Mid Illinois Concrete will close Duncan Road between Valerie Drive and Bonnie Blair Drive. Access will be maintained to all local properties. The closure will begin on Monday, February 26, and will reopen on Friday, March 1, 2024, weather permitting.
Three-Way Stop Deployed at University Avenue and State Street
CS&L is currently working at the intersection of University Avenue and State Street to make repairs to the traffic signal at the southwest corner. For safety, the circuit will be de-energized while the work is completed. Stop signs are being deployed; this intersection will become a three-way stop until it is safe enough to restore […]
Champaign Public Works Director Announces Resignation
Khalil Zaied, the Public Works Director for the City of Champaign, has announced his resignation from that position effective March 8, 2024. Zaied is moving out of state to attend to private, family matters. Zaied has served as the City’s Public Works Director since October 17, 2022. Khalil Zaied stated, “It is with a heavy […]