Mattis Avenue Agricultural Lime Spill Cleanup
This afternoon, the City of Champaign was made aware of a spill, of what was later confirmed to be agricultural lime, along southbound Mattis Ave. between Hedge Rd. and Kirby Ave. The product was being transported by private truck from the Illinois American Water (IAWC) Plant. Public Works staff immediately contacted the trucking company and […]
Fall Display at the Downtown Plaza
The Public Works Forestry Section teamed up with a Project Specialist II in Planning and Development during the Farmer’s Market at the Plaza on Main and Neil to create a festive fall display. The Forestry crew showcased their creativity by carving a pumpkin from a Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) harvested earlier this year. They also […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (at Redwood Drive)
In order to perform sewer lining activities, Hoerr Construction will close a westbound lane of Bradley Avenue at Redwood Drive. The lane closure will extend 100 feet west and 100 feet east of the intersection. Traffic on Redwood Drive will remain open and unaffected. The closure will occur on Thursday, October 23, 2025, between the […]
Fox Drive Road Closure Extended (between Devonshire Drive and State Street)
For an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors will patch pavement on portions of Fox Drive between Devonshire Drive and State Street. This work required a temporary road closure that started on Monday, October 20. This closure has been extended until 8 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The complete road closure will be just […]
Balboa Road – Road Closure (between Dover Place and Coronado Drive)
In order to perform storm sewer construction, SNC Construction will be closing Balboa Road between Dover Place and Coronado Drive. Local traffic to driveways and refuse collection may continue access from either cross street during this closure (see map). Traffic on Dover Place and Coronado Drive will remain open and unaffected by this project. Work […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue)
In order to perform sewer lining activities, Hoerr Construction will close an eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between McKinley Avenue and Willis Avenue. The closure will occur on Monday, October 20, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., weather permitting.
Fox Drive Temporary Road Closure (between Devonshire Drive and State Street)
For an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors will patch pavement on portions of Fox Drive between Devonshire Drive and State Street. This work will require a temporary road closure starting at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, October 20, until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The complete road closure will be just south of […]
Prairie Street Road Closure (between White Street and Springfield Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, Lanz Heating and Cooling, Inc. will be closing Prairie Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 20, and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, weather permitting.
John Street Lane Closure (between James Street and Ridgeway Avenue)
In order to perform sewer lining activities, Hoerr Construction will intermittently close the eastbound lane of John Street between James Street and Ridgeway Avenue. The intermittent closure will occur on Thursday, October 16, 2025, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., weather permitting.
Russell Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing Russell Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street. Local traffic to private driveways and refuse pickup may access Russell Street from Springfield Avenue during this closure. Traffic on Healey Street and Springfield Avenue will remain open and unaffected by this project; however, minor […]