Category: Public Works Department News

University Avenue Lane Closure (between Chester Street and First Street)

In order to install water service at 64 Chester Street, Lanz Inc. will close one westbound lane of University Avenue between Chester Street and First Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, June 23, and will reopen on Friday, June 27, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane […]


Clark Street Road Closure (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)

In order to complete emergency sewer work, Hoerr Construction has closed Clark Street between Randolph Street and Neil Street. Access will be maintained to all properties, but the road will be closed to through traffic.  Work will continue until 5 p.m. today, June 17. The contractor will close Clark Street at this location again from […]


Paula Drive Partial Closure and Full Closure (at Joanne Lane)

Starting Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Paula Drive will be intermittently closed to vehicular traffic using flaggers to alternate traffic while Stark Excavating Inc. mills off the asphalt surface of the roadway. Starting Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Paula Drive will be fully closed to vehicular traffic at the intersection of Paula Drive and Joanne Lane. During […]


Online Registration for the Illinois EPA-Sponsored One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Champaign County

A Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event has been scheduled to take place in Champaign County on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This drop-off event is sponsored by the Illinois EPA and is open to all Illinois residents. Residents must pre-register for this event at hhwevent.simplybook.me by selecting an available time slot between 8 a.m. and […]


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

William Charles Construction and IDOT 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 6 p.m., starting on Monday, June 16, ending on Friday, July 11, 2025, weather permitting. During […]


University Avenue Lane Closure (between Walnut Street and Market Street)

In order to remove and replace City sidewalk at 17 E. University Avenue, County Asphalt will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Walnut Street and Market Street.  The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., starting on Monday, June 16, and ending on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, weather […]


Stop Signs to be Deployed at 1909 W. Springfield Intersection

In order to perform traffic signal maintenance, IDOT will be working at the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Round Barn Center Entrance (1909 W. Springfield Avenue) and will temporarily shut off power to the intersection while work is performed. The City’s Traffic and Lighting section will deploy stop signs and have staff on site at […]


Mittendorf Neighborhood Association Light Installation

On June 2, 2025, the Mittendorf Neighborhood Association held a small block party to celebrate the installation of solar powered yard lights. The lights were purchased using neighborhood small grant funds. Group leaders spoke with Public Works Engineering staff to discuss placement of the lights in the parkway to help deter vehicle break-ins. Neighborhood volunteers […]


Champaign Farmers Market is on the Move!

On Tuesday, June 10, the Champaign Farmers Market is moving to its former location at the southern end of the parking lot at the corner of Neil and Washington adjacent to the newly completed Downtown Plaza! The Champaign Farmers Market, hosted by The Land Connection, will be held every Tuesday through October 28 from 3 […]


Green Street Lane Closure (between Sixth Street and Wright Street) – UPDATE

In order to complete pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the westbound lane of Green Street between Sixth Street and Wright Street.  The closure will begin on Friday, June 6, and will reopen on Monday, June 9, 2025. During the closure, westbound traffic will be closed from Wright Street to Sixth […]