Category: Public Works Department News

Kenwood Elementary School Traffic Changes

Unit 4 School District requested a new traffic pattern at Kenwood Elementary School to improve student safety by separating the bus and private vehicle flows during pickup and drop-off times.  Public Works staff worked with Unit 4 as well as residents and a nearby business to discuss how changes to traffic flow on Stratford Drive […]


Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Arrow Road and Lincolnshire Drive)

In order to replace driveway approaches at 1705 S. Prospect, County Asphalt will close one southbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Arrow Road and Lincolnshire Drive. The closure will begin on Tuesday, September 19, and will reopen on Friday, September 22, 2023. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area.


Neil Street Lane Closure and Hessel Boulevard Road Closure

In order to complete a pavement patch in the Neil Street and Hessel Boulevard intersection, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will be closing the following: • One southbound lane of Neil Street between Avondale Avenue and Hessel Boulevard. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. • Hessel Boulevard will be […]


Randolph Street Lane Closure (between Park Street and Church Street)

In order to locate water valves, Illinois American Water will close one northbound lane of Randolph Street between Park Street and Church Street. The closure will begin on Thursday, September 14, and the lane will reopen on Friday, September 15, 2023. During the closure, northbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. […]


Walnut Street Lane Closure (between Taylor Street and Main Street)

In order to place a crane for maintenance work at 30 E. Main Street, Ko Fusion will close one northbound lane of Walnut Street between Taylor Street and Main Street.  The closure will occur on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.  During the closure, northbound traffic will be […]


2023 Fall Yard Waste Collection

City of Champaign Announces Fall Yard Waste Collection Dates The City of Champaign’s Fall Yard Waste Collection program will run from October 9 through December 8, 2023.  Every Champaign residence will have four collection dates this fall, with Blue Zone pickups starting October 9 and Orange Zone pickups beginning October 16.  This free collection is […]


Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area.  The closure will occur on Tuesday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 13, 2023, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.


University Avenue Lane Closure and Walnut Street Lane Closure

In order to complete a sanitary sewer lining project, Hoerr Construction will be closing a westbound lane of University Avenue between Walnut Street and Market Street and also a northbound lane of Walnut Street at Taylor Street.  Work is scheduled to begin at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, and is planned to be […]


Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)

White Construction will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound Anthony Drive traffic will be detoured in the area.  The closure will occur on Friday, September 8, 2023, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Access will be maintained to all local properties.