Category: Public Works Department News

Lane Closures near 309 S. First Street

In order to facilitate construction activity at 309 S. First Street, University Group has closed the following lanes: • Northbound lane of Locust Street from Willow Street to Marshall Street • Eastbound lane of Willow Street from Locust Street to First Street • Westbound lane of Marshall Street from Locust Street to First Street The […]


Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Activation December 14, 2025

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 has received at least two (2) inches of snow during Saturday’s snowfall.  To make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires […]


Sidewalk Snow Removal Activation 12/12/25

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 has received at least two (2) inches of snow during Thursday evening and overnight snowfall.  To make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to […]


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

In order to complete a concrete pour at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street.  The closure will occur on Thursday, December 11, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be […]


Chalmers Street Lane Closure (between Fifth Street and Sixth Street)

In order to complete an emergency sewer repair, SNC Construction has closed the westbound lane of Chalmers Street between Fifth and Sixth Street to through traffic. The eastbound lane of Chalmers will remain open. This repair is expected to be completed by 3 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, weather permitting.


Fifth Street Road Closure (between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street)

In order to complete an emergency sewer repair, SNC Construction has closed Fifth Street between Daniel Street and Chalmers Street. Access will be maintained to all properties, but the road will be closed to through traffic. This repair is expected to be completed by 3 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, weather permitting.    


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

In order to complete a concrete pour at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street.  The closure will occur on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., weather permitting.  During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed.  Access will […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Scottsdale Drive and Kenwood Road)

In order to complete water service installation at 2410 W. Kirby Avenue, Lanz Heating & Cooling, Inc. will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Scottsdale Drive and Kenwood Road.  The closure will begin on Monday, December 8, and will reopen on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, westbound traffic will […]