Category: Public Works Department News

Lynwood Drive Road Closure (between Harrington Drive and Hadley Drive)

In order to perform maintenance on sanitary sewer interceptors, Urbana Champaign Sanitary District will close Lynwood Drive between Harrington Drive and Hadley Drive. The road closure will begin on Tuesday, November 9, and will reopen on Friday, November 19, 2021, weather permitting. Access to local properties will be maintained throughout the project.


Illinois American Water Construction on Willis Avenue

In order to install new water main on Willis Avenue between Armory Avenue and Charles Street, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will be closing the following lanes: The northbound lane of Willis Avenue will be closed between Armory Avenue and Charles Street. Access will be maintained to all properties. The east half of the […]


Traffic Control Order at the Intersection of University Avenue and New Street

A new Traffic Control Order was recently approved by the City Manager for implementation at the intersection of University Avenue and New Street. This location has a high level of pedestrian traffic, mostly related to Central High School, located at the northeast corner of this intersection.  There is an eastbound MTD bus stop located along […]


Surveying Set to Begin in Garden Hills

Topographic surveying in the Garden Hills Neighborhood will begin on October 25, 2021. This work is part of the planned drainage and lighting improvements in the Garden Hills Neighborhood that will be implemented over the next few years. The City’s consultant engineer (Clark Dietz) will perform the topographic surveying in the areas highlighted on the […]


Illinois American Water Construction on Columbia Avenue

In order to install water services, mains and hydrants, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will be closing the following lanes: • Westbound Columbia Avenue will be closed from Neil Street to Randolph Street starting on Thursday, October 21, and reopening on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Eastbound traffic will remain open, and access will be […]


Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Beardsley Avenue and Bradley Avenue)

In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the left lane of northbound Randolph Street between Beardsley Avenue and Bradley Avenue. All lane and intersection travel will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, and is planned to be completed and […]


Neil Street Lane Closure (between Main Street and Park Street)

In order to complete sign maintenance at Hyatt Place, American Dowell Signs will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Main Street and Park Street. The closure will occur on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.