Category: Public Works Department News

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.


Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Haines Boulevard and Hessel Boulevard)

In order to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Haines Boulevard and Hessel Boulevard.  The closure will begin on Monday, November 13 and will reopen by Friday, November 17, 2023.  Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.


Fourth Street Lane Closures – REVISED

Fourth Street Lane/Road Closures (between Hill and Washington) – REVISED In order to complete scheduled improvements to gas mains and services, Ameren Illinois will close the following lanes of Fourth Street:   Wednesday, November 8 – Wednesday, November 22, 2023 – Fourth Street closed between Washington and Hill St. Through traffic will not be allowed in […]


Walnut Street Lane Closure (between Marshall Street and Logan Street)

In order to complete pavement patching, Western Utility and AT&T will close one northbound lane of Walnut Street between Marshall Street and Logan Street.  The closure will begin on Wednesday, November 8 and will reopen on Thursday, November 9, 2023.  During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.


Prospect Avenue Lane Closure

In order to install gas service at 1104 S. Prospect Avenue, Ameren Illinois will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Haines Boulevard and Hessel Boulevard.  The closure will occur on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.  Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]