Bonnie Blair Drive Road Closure (between Nancy Beth Drive and Duncan Road)
As part of the City’s 2023 Infrastructure Maintenance Project, Feutz Contractors will be closing Bonnie Blair Drive between Nancy Beth Drive and Duncan Road. The work will begin on Thursday, April 27, 2023, and the closure is expected to last four weeks, weather permitting. Please use alternate routes to avoid this work. The contractor will […]
i3 Broadband Fiber Optic Construction Project
The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3 Broadband: i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiber optic utility in an area between Prospect and Elm (from west to east) and William and Kirby (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to […]
Earth Day Tree Planting
In observance of Earth Day (4/22) Kirchner Building Centers and Country Arbors Nursery provided two “Gladiator” crabapple trees to the City of Champaign for planting. Participating was Andrew Lamoreux, Forestry Supervisor (and his children); Nichole Millage, Environmental Sustainability Specialist; Eliot Gallardo-Rendon, Yard Waste Maintenance Worker; and Mix 94.5/Illini Radio Group’s Tommy and Callie. […]
Speed Limit Change on Rising Road
The Public Works Engineering Transportation Section will change the speed limit on Rising Road between Windsor Road and the City limit north of Kirby Avenue from 55-mph to 45-mph. Over the past few years, development in the area has seen an adjacent park, walking path, and football field. The speed limit adjustment aligns with spans […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
In order to repair a water main under Anthony Drive, Duce Construction and Illinois American Water will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured in the area. The closure will begin on Monday, April 24, and will reopen to traffic on Monday, May 5, 2023. […]
City Staff Support High School Career Fair
April 18, 2023, City staff from 7 different departments (Equity & Engagement, Public Works, Fire, Police, Library, Neighborhoods Services, and IT) attended the high school career fair held at Central High School. This fair was open to all Unit 4 highschool students and had more than 20 organizations present with information and goodies. Students explored […]
Healey Street Road Closure (between Second Street and Third Street)
In order to repair sanitary sewer service at 203 E. Healey Street, 217 Inc. will close Healey Street between Second Street and Third Street. The closure will begin on Wednesday, April 19, and will reopen on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed, but access will be maintained to […]
Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)
To facilitate installation of wall foundation on the southern shoulder of Anthony Drive, White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured in the area. Work is planned during the hours of 7 a.m. to Noon on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Hill Street Lane Closure (between First Street and Third Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing one lane of Hill Street between First Street and Third Street. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17, and is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The work […]
New Street Road Closure (between John Street and William Street)
In order to repair the sanitary sewer service at 712 S. New Street, Fred’s Plumbing will close New Street between John Street and William Street. The closure will begin on Monday, April 17, and will reopen on Friday, April 21, 2023. During the closure, traffic will not be allowed but access will be maintained to […]