Adopt A Drain Friday
The leaves that are green turn to brown and then they fall to the ground and collect near storm drains. This storm drain named Simon is a highly regarded singer and songwriter, located at 2001 Parkdale Drive and looking for a volunteer to say “Hello” to the Adopt A Drain program. Participants keep pollutants from […]
Downtown Temporary Road Closure (State Street and Church Street)
In order to conduct the Police Memorial Ceremony on Friday, October 15, 2021, a portion of two streets near West Side Park will be temporarily closed: • State Street between Hill Street and University Avenue • Church Street between Randolph Street and Prairie Street The closure will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will reopen at […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (between White Street and Springfield Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right turn lane of southbound Neil Street between White Street and Springfield Avenue. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, and is planned to be completed and […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for Champaign Public Works Director Position
The City of Champaign is pleased to announce that the recruitment for a new Public Works Director has moved into the application phase and potential candidates can learn more about this exciting public service career opportunity by visiting champaignil.gov/pwdirector. For full consideration, applications must be received by November 5, 2021. City Manager Dorothy Ann David […]
Neil Street Lane Closure (at Kirby Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right turn lane of southbound Neil Street at Kirby Avenue. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, October 11 and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic […]
Public Works Crews Prepared for Winter
Public Works Crews Prepared for Winter This week the Public Works Department conducted its annual Snow & Ice Training for staff who are part of the snow and ice crews. Training covered policies, status of materials, and safety practices for cold weather, avoiding fatigue, and maintaining equipment. Crews then had hands-on training with using the […]
2021 Sewer Lining Project – Temporary Lane Closures
Hoerr Construction, Inc. has begun work on the 2021 Sewer Lining Project. Sewer lining rehabilitates existing sewers to a like-new condition. This work will require temporary, one lane closures. Traffic in the affected areas will be merged into single lanes through short work zones. Minor traffic delays may occur. This work is weather dependent and […]
2021 Sewer Lining Project
Hoerr Construction, Inc. has begun work on the 2021 Sewer Lining Project. Sewer lining rehabilitates existing sewers to a like-new condition. This work will require temporary, one lane closures. Traffic in the affected areas will be merged into single lanes through short work zones. Minor traffic delays may occur. This work is weather dependent and […]
Adopt A Drain Friday
Adopt A Drain Friday October 1, 2021 Storm sewers in Champaign lead to rivers and streams like the Boneyard Creek, Embarras River, Saline Branch, Copper Slough, Phinney Branch and Kaskaskia River. These waterways are home to fish, frogs, turtles and birds, so it is important to keep the drains free of debris. You can help […]
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure (between Fifth Street and Carver Drive)
In order to complete gas main installation, Ameren Illinois will close one eastbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Fifth Street and Carver Drive. The closure will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, October 15, 2021. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.