Park Avenue Road Closure (between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue)
In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair at 1018 W. Park Avenue, 217 Inc. will close Park Avenue between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue. The closure will begin on Monday, January 5, and will reopen on Monday, January 12, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will […]
2025 Fall Yard Waste Collection
The City’s Fall Yard Waste Collection program was scheduled to run from October 13 through December 12, 2025, with every Champaign residence scheduled for four collection dates. After Thanksgiving, however, winter weather made an early appearance, requiring crews to shift focus to snow and ice control. After a couple of weather related delays, collections concluded on […]
Intersection Closure at Fifth Street and Healey Street
In order to complete a water main installation at 505 S. Fifth Street, Wells and Wells Construction and Duce Construction will close the intersection of Fifth Street and Healey Street. As a result, the following will be closed: • Fifth Street closed to through traffic between Green Street and Springfield Avenue. Access will be maintained […]
Fall Yard Waste Completion (Orange 4 and Orange 5 Zones Only)
In order to complete yard waste collection in the Orange 4 and Orange 5 zones that was postponed due to snow and ice operations, the Public Works Operations Division will collect those zones on Monday, December 22, 2025, weather permitting. Residents in the Orange 4 and Orange 5 zones should ensure their yard waste is […]
Freedom Boulevard Lane Closure (between Yankee Lane and Entrance to Carle on Curtis)
In order to accommodate a moving truck at 3614 Freedom Boulevard, the property owner will close the northbound lane of Freedom Boulevard between Yankee Lane and the entrance to Carle on Curtis (just south of Curtis Road). The closure will take place on Friday, December 19, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 […]
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to complete a concrete pour at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. The closure will occur on Thursday, December 18, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be […]
Lane Closures near 309 S. First Street
In order to facilitate construction activity at 309 S. First Street, University Group has closed the following lanes: • Northbound lane of Locust Street from Willow Street to Marshall Street • Eastbound lane of Willow Street from Locust Street to First Street • Westbound lane of Marshall Street from Locust Street to First Street The […]
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation December 14, 2025
Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign has received at least two (2) inches of snow during Saturday’s snowfall. To make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires […]
Sidewalk Snow Removal Activation 12/12/25
The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign has received at least two (2) inches of snow during Thursday evening and overnight snowfall. To make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to […]
Additional Fall Yard Waste Collection Delay
Champaign Public Works has been working throughout the Orange and Blue Zones to pick up collected yard waste. Due to the forecasted snowfall on Thursday afternoon, in order to prepare trucks and equipment Orange Zones 4 and 5 will be postponed until Snow and Ice Activities are complete. Completed – Orange Zones 1, 2, 3 […]