Category: Public Works Department News

Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Campbell Drive)

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Campbell 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, October 7, and ending on Friday, October 11, 2024, weather permitting. Access will be […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Waverly Drive and Mayfair Road)

In order to complete pavement repairs, Stark Excavating will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Waverly Drive and Mayfair Road.  The closure will begin on Thursday, October 3, and the lane will reopen by Friday, October 11, 2024. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.


Neil Street Lane Closure (between Hill Street and Main Street)

In order to replace concrete curb along Neil Street, A&R Services will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Hill Street and Main Street.  The closure will begin on Tuesday, October 1, and will be reopened by the end of the day on Thursday, October 3, 2024.  During the closure, one lane of southbound […]


University Avenue Lane Closure (between Third Street and Fourth Street)

In order to complete a pole installation near 301 E. University Avenue, AT&T will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Third Street and Fourth Street.  The closure will occur on Thursday, October 3, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one […]


Neil Street Lane Closure (between Beardsley Avenue and Eureka Street)

In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 2 Eureka Street, Roto Rooter Plumbing will close the right northbound lane of Neil Street between Beardsley Avenue and Eureka Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, September 30, and will reopen on or before Monday, October 7, 2024. One-lane traffic will be allowed in this […]


2024 Concrete Street Improvements Project (Brittany Trail Drive and Southford Trace Drive)

As part of the City’s 2024 Concrete Street Improvements Project, the failed pavement on Brittany Trail Drive near Southford Trace Drive and the failed pavement on Southford Trace Drive near Brittany Trail Drive will be reconstructed.  Beginning Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Brittany Trail Drive will become one-way, westbound traffic only from Staley Road to Southford […]


John Street Lane Closure (between Victor Street and Fair Street)

In order to complete a sanitary sewer connection at 1606 W. John Street, D&S Sewer Services will close the westbound lane of John Street between Victor Street and Fair Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, September 30, and will reopen on or before Monday, October 7, 2024. Through traffic will be allowed in this […]


2024 Pride Fest & Parade

On Saturday, September 21, 2024 City Council Members Matthew Gladney and Michael Foellmer, in addition to City staff from CMO, E&E, and PW attended the 2024 Pride Fest and Parade hosted by Uniting Pride of Champaign County. The City Pride Float was one of 70 floats in the parade and the City hosted a resource […]


America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek on Saturday, October 26

Please join in on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to Noon to pick up litter for America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek. This event will be hosted by City staff and members of Keep Champaign Beautiful. A free pizza lunch will be provided immediately following the cleanup. For planning purposes, it is requested that […]


Prospect Avenue Lane Closure at Marketview Drive

In order to replace the traffic signal cabinet, CS&L will close a northbound right turn lane of Prospect Avenue and an eastbound lane of Marketview Drive. Stop signs will be deployed while power is removed. Once power has been restored, the signal will be in flash until work is completed.  Work is scheduled to occur […]