Category: Public Works Department News

Annual Paving Project – Anthony Drive from Marketview Drive to Neil Street

Starting Thursday, May 29, 2025, Cross Construction will begin rehabilitation work on Anthony Drive from Marketview Drive to Neil Street.  Work will begin with milling and progress to patching, manhole adjustments, paving, and applying new pavement markings. One lane in each direction will be open to through traffic; however, motorists are urged to take alternate […]


2025 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference Wrap-Up

The Neighborhood Services Department hosted the 2025 Champaign Neighborhood Network Conference on May 9, 2025. Mayor Feinen provided inspiring opening remarks at the breakfast reception. This event was attended by more than 100 community leaders representing neighborhood groups, community organizations and other governmental units. City Departments, including the City Manager’s Office, Equity and Engagement, Planning […]


Market Street Road Closure (between Taylor Street and University Avenue)

In order to complete electrical installation and associated pavement patching, Mid Illinois Concrete will close Market Street between Taylor Street and University Avenue.  The closure will begin on Monday, May 12, and will reopen by Monday, May 19, 2025, weather permitting.


Garden Hills Phase 3 Project (Joanne Lane)

Effective Thursday, May 8, 2025, Stark Excavating will begin the initial construction for the Garden Hills Phase 3 Project. Tree trimming will commence first, with full road closure for demolition to follow. Starting Monday, May 12, 2025, Joanne Lane will be fully closed to vehicular traffic between the south leg of the Paula Drive/Joanne Lane […]


Neil Street Lane Closure (between Edgebrook Drive and Arcadia Drive)

In order to repair water line and to complete associated pavement patching, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers have closed one southbound lane of Neil Street between Edgebrook Drive and Arcadia Drive.  The closure began on Monday, May 5 and will reopen on Monday, May 12, 2025, weather permitting.  During the closure, southbound traffic will […]


Interstate Drive Road Closure (between Newmark Drive and Farber Drive)

In order to complete an emergency water service repair at 1401 Interstate Drive, A&R Services will close Interstate Drive between Newmark Drive and Farber Drive.  The closure will begin on Tuesday, May 6 and will reopen on Monday, May 12, 2025, weather permitting.  Access will be maintained to all properties, but the road will be […]


Annual Asphalt Paving Project

Starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Cross Construction will begin rehabilitation work on Church Street from Prospect Avenue to Prairie Street.  Work will begin with minor curb and sidewalk ramp replacement and progress to patching, manhole adjustments, milling and paving, and applying new pavement markings. One lane in each direction will be open to through traffic; […]


May 2025 Notice of Intended Pesticide Use

Effective January 1, 2025 the Illinois Department of Agriculture established Illinois Public Act 103-0976. This act regulates the use of pesticides in municipalities. This Act provides that municipalities and government entities provide at least 24 hours of notice to the public before applying a pesticide on a public right of way within the corporate boundaries of […]


2025 Slurry Seal Project

On Monday, May 5, 2025, weather permitting, MicroSurfacing Contractors LLC will begin sealing streets in the southeast one-third of Champaign (see the map below).  The residential streets will be closed for about four hours until cured.  Heavily traveled streets and streets with businesses will have one lane open at all times. Residents will be notified by […]