Category: Public Works Department News

First Street Lane Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)

In order to facilitate construction at 101 E. Springfield Avenue, University Group will close a northbound lane of First Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street.  The closure will occur on Thursday, March 12, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. One lane of northbound traffic and one lane of southbound traffic […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Fourth Street)

In order to complete construction at Gies Memorial Stadium, Piros Signs will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street. The closure will begin on Monday, March 9, and will end on Saturday, March 21, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]


Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)

In order to facilitate construction at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, March 9, and will reopen on Friday, March 27, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be maintained to […]


Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Baytowne Drive and Marketview Drive)

In order to complete sidewalk removal and replacement adjacent to 2029 N. Prospect, Mid Illinois Concrete will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Baytowne Drive and Marketview Drive.  The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. starting Monday, March 9, and ending Saturday, March 14, 2026, weather permitting. […]


Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)

In order to complete material delivery at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street.  The closures will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on the following dates: • Thursday, March 5, 2026 • Friday, March 6, 2026 During the closures, through traffic […]


Sixth Street Lane Closure (between Stoughton Street and Springfield Avenue)

In order to complete sanitary and storm sewer installations at 401 S. Wright Street, Lanz Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, Inc. will close one southbound lane of Sixth Street between Stoughton Street and Springfield Avenue.  The closure will begin on Monday, March 2, and end on Friday, March 27, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, southbound […]


Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Baytowne Drive and Marketview Drive)

In order to complete sidewalk removal and replacement adjacent to 2029 N. Prospect, Mid Illinois Concrete will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Baytowne Drive and Marketview Drive.  The closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. starting Monday, March 2, and ending Saturday, March 7, 2026, weather permitting. […]


Mayor Feinen Podcast: From Snowstorms to Street Repairs – a Conversation with Public Works Director Terry Lusby Jr.

Public Works touches almost every part of daily life in Champaign, and this episode of the Mayor Feinen Podcast gives a closer look at the people behind that work. Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen talks with Public Works Director Terry Lusby Jr., who leads a department of about 110 employees across engineering, operations, and administration. He […]


Neighborhood Services Department Hosts Resource Exchange

The Neighborhood Services Department’s Neighborhood Relations Division hosted a Resource Exchange on February 21, 2026 at Champaign Fire Station 1. Public Works staff presented information on detention pond maintenance and available City programs, credits, and incentives to assist. They also shared information on the various State-level organizations that provide resources on best practices for detention […]