Category: Public Works Department News

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 […]


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 closure will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026.  During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be maintained […]


Garden Hills Phase 3 Project (Paula Drive Full Closure at Mattis Avenue)

Garden Hills Phase 3 Project (Paula Drive Full Closure at Mattis Avenue) CHAMPAIGN – Starting Friday, February 27, 2026, Paula Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic at the intersection of Paula Drive and Mattis Avenue. There will also be a lane closure along Mattis Avenue to facilitate construction on the east lane of the […]


Fifth Street Road Closures (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: • Monday, February 23, 2026 • Wednesday, February 25, 2026 During the closure, through traffic […]


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 closure will occur today, Wednesday, February 18, through 6 p.m. and also Thursday, February 19, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, through traffic will […]