Category: Public Works Department News

Market Street and Beardsley Avenue Road Closures

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Market Street between Bradley Avenue and Eureka Street and also Beardsley Street between Champaign Street and Market Street. Local driveway access will be maintained for residents within the closure zone; however, no through traffic will be allowed at the intersection of Market Street […]


Fourth Street Road Closure – Extended

In order to complete scheduled improvements to gas mains and services, Ameren Illinois has closed Fourth Street between Washington Street and Hill Street. The closure began on Wednesday, November 8, and will reopen on Friday, December 1, 2023. Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access will remain for all local properties.


Sixth Street Road Closure (between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street)

In order to accommodate a crane delivery, the University of Illinois will close Sixth Street between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street.  The closure will occur on Monday, November 20, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting.  Through traffic will not be allowed in the area, but access will be maintained […]


Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Healey Street and Green Street)

In order to complete water main maintenance, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Healey Street and Green Street. The closure will begin on Monday, November 20, and will reopen on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.


City Celebrates Staff for Service and Values

The annual Employee Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony was held on November 15, 2023. This event celebrates the accomplishments and service of City of Champaign staff honored with either an employee award or for achieving a career milestone. This year’s celebration honored 83 employees who received an individual or team award. These staff members were […]


Green Street Lane Closure (between State Street and Randolph Street)

In order to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one westbound lane of Green Street between State Street and Randolph Street.  The closure will begin on Wednesday, November 15, and will reopen by Monday, November 20, 2023. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be maintained during the work.


Prospect Avenue and Green Street Lane Closures

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing westbound Green Street at its intersection with Prospect Avenue.  Westbound Green Street traffic will be directed to turn north or south on Prospect Avenue.  Eastbound Green Street will remain open to traffic with only a slight lane shift through the intersection. Traffic on […]


Mattis Avenue Lane Closure – EXTENDED

In order to complete pavement patching at 1915 S. Mattis Avenue, Anderson Brothers 3 has closed one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Cypress Drive and Ivy Court. The closure began on Wednesday, October 25, and will reopen on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.  During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.


Neil Street Lane Closure and Traffic Shift (between Columbia Avenue and Washington Street)

In order to complete pavement patching, AT&T and Western Utility will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Columbia Avenue and Washington Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, November 13 and will reopen on Thursday, November 16, 2023, weather permitting.  Northbound traffic will continue through this area, shifting around the construction zone.  One […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Oak Street and Neil Street)

In order to repair storm sewer, A&R Services and the University of Illinois will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Oak Street and Neil Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, November 13 and will reopen on Friday, November 17, 2023.  Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.