Category: Public Works Department News

Louisiana Avenue Road Closure (between Harris Avenue and Elm Street)

In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair at 505 Louisiana Avenue, Berg Tanks will close Louisiana Avenue between Harris Avenue and Elm Street.  The closure began today, November 4, and will reopen on Monday, November 10, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, Louisiana Avenue will be closed to through traffic, but access will be […]


Clover Lane Road Closure (between Sumac Drive and Bittersweet Drive)

In order to complete an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors will patch pavement on Clover Lane between Sumac Drive and Bittersweet Drive.  This work will require a temporary road closure starting Wednesday, November 5, at 7 a.m., until Monday, November 10, 2025. The closure will be near 2310 Clover Lane; the rest of the […]


Worthington Drive Road Closure (east of Lakeview Drive intersection)

In order to complete an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors will patch pavement on Worthington Drive just east of the Lakeview Drive intersection.  This work will require a temporary road closure starting Wednesday, November 5, at 7 a.m. until Monday, November 10, 2025.


Sadler Drive Road Closure (between Worcester Drive and Southwood Drive)

For an emergency infrastructure repair project, Feutz Contractors will patch pavement on Sadler Drive between Worcester Drive and Southwood Drive.  This work will require a temporary road closure starting Wednesday, November 5, at 7 a.m. until Monday, November 10, 2025. The closure will be near 1817 Sadler Drive; the rest of the street will be […]


Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Paula Drive and Williamsburg Drive)

In order to complete new pavement construction at the intersection of Mattis Avenue and Hedge Road, Duce Construction will close a single lane of northbound traffic on Mattis Avenue between Paula Drive and Williamsburg Drive.  The lane closure will begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. All lanes will be opened to traffic […]


Stop Signs Deployed at the Bradley Avenue and Randolph Street Intersection

Stop signs have been deployed at the intersection of Bradley Avenue and Randolph Street after an accident damaged the traffic signal cabinet. The Public Works Traffic and Lighting Section is working with CS&L to assess the damage and complete necessary repairs. Until the traffic signals are operational again, the intersection will remain an all-way stop. […]


University Avenue Lane Closure (between Chestnut Street and First Street)

In order to complete work at 64 Chester Street, University Group will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, November 3, and will reopen on Friday, November 7, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]


Duncan Road – Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Ridgewood Court)

In order to complete railway repairs, Canadian National will close Duncan Road at the railroad tracks between Springfield Avenue and Ridgewood Court. The closure will begin on Tuesday, November 4, and will reopen on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed in the area. Signage will indicate […]


2025 Fall Yard Waste Collection Totals

The City’s Fall Yard Waste Collection runs through December 12, 2025.  The following amounts of yard waste have been collected after completing the first round of collections in both the Blue Zone and the Orange Zone: Blue Zone                       October 13 – 17        […]


Litter Cleanup a Success!

The City’s America Recycles Day @ Boneyard Creek litter cleanup event was held for the sixth time on October 25.  There were 41 volunteers, including groups from The Wildlife Society UIUC student chapter, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Curbanism Club, as well as high school, college students, and families, helped make this event a huge […]