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 received at least two (2) inches of snow during this weekend’s snowstorm. In order to make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to be […]
Revised Closure Date: Chalmers Street and Daniel Street Road Closures
In order to remove a crane from a construction project at 608 E. Chalmers Street, Wells and Wells Construction will close Chalmers Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street. Due to one-way traffic patterns in the area, Daniel Street will also be closed to through traffic between Sixth Street and Wright Street. Traffic on southbound […]
Public Works Goes the Distance in Winter Storm Cleanup
The Illinois State Water Survey shows that Champaign received 3.7 inches of snowfall during the winter storm January 5-7, 2025. During the storm response, Public Works’ snow and ice operators drove a combined total of 7,205 miles to clear our City’s streets. This is just 150 miles short of a trip from Champaign to Anchorage, […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Crescent Drive and Rosewood Drive)
In order to repair a water main break, Illinois American Water has closed a westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Crescent Drive and Rosewood Drive. The closure began on Tuesday, January 7, and will reopen on Monday, January 13, 2025. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.
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 received at least two (2) inches of snow during this weekend’s snowstorm. In order to make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to be […]
Chalmers Street and Daniel Street Road Closures (both between Sixth Street and Wright Street)
In order to remove a crane from a construction project at 608 E. Chalmers Street, Wells and Wells Construction will close Chalmers Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street. Due to one-way traffic patterns in the area, Daniel Street will also be closed to through traffic between Sixth Street and Wright Street. Traffic on southbound […]
Ameren Illinois Sanitary Sewer Televising
Ameren Illinois will be conducting sewer inspections to identify and correct any potential cross bore hazards involving natural gas lines. Usually, these inspections take place by inserting a camera into the sewer main. Occasionally, the sewer main is not accessible and Ameren’s contractor may need to access the sewer line from inside the home. The […]
City of Champaign Prepares to Address Snowfall
The City of Champaign Public Works Department is preparing to deploy resources to address the wintry mix forecast for Sunday – Monday. Current forecasts are calling for 4+ inches of total snow accumulation locally (up to 10” according to some agencies). The snow may be preceded by sleet or freezing rain. The precipitation will also […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Fourth Street and Third Street)
In order to complete sidewalk and parkway grading at 306 E. University Avenue, Stark Excavating will close a westbound lane of University Avenue between Fourth Street and Third Street. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane. The closure will occur on Monday, December 23, 2024, between the hours of 7 a.m. […]
Cornell Drive Road Closure (between Alton Drive and Cambridge Drive)
In order to make a sewer repair at 1609 Cornell, Fred’s Plumbing has closed Cornell Drive between Alton Drive and Cambridge Drive. Access will be maintained to all local properties; however, through traffic is not allowed. Weather permitting, the closure is scheduled to end by Friday, December 20, 2024.