University Avenue Road Closure (between Chestnut Street and Market Street)
In order to perform a storm sewer repair, SNC Construction will be closing both westbound lanes of University Avenue between Chestnut Street and Market Street. • All westbound University Avenue traffic will merge into a single lane and follow a marked detour through downtown, rejoining University Avenue at its intersection with Neil Street. • Eastbound […]
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 […]
Temporary Viaduct Closure (Main Street Viaduct)
In order to safely facilitate construction activities, the Public Works Department will temporarily close the Main Street Viaduct beginning Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Pedestrians needing to cross between First Street and Chestnut Street/Main Street should utilize the sidewalk along University Avenue. Construction completion is tentatively scheduled for January 2026.
Commercial Fire – 300 Block N Chestnut St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at a restaurant in the 300 block of N. Chestnut St., Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 12:54 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report of the roof on fire at this restaurant. Once on the scene, crews […]
University Avenue Lane Closure
In order to complete work at 64 Chester, Garneau Construction will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue between First Street and Chestnut Street. The closure will begin on Monday, July 7, 2025, and will reopen on Friday, July 11, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]
Temporary Viaduct Closure
Temporary Viaduct Closure The Main Street Viaduct will be temporarily closed for pedestrian access beginning on July 3, 2025. Pedestrians needing to cross between First Street and Chestnut Street/Main Street should utilize the sidewalk along University Avenue. The City of Champaign appreciates the cooperation of travelers through this area.
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Chestnut Street and First Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, A&R Services will be closing the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street. During this time, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, December […]
Upcoming Downtown Road Closures for Parade of Lights
The Champaign City Partnership will be hosting the Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. To accommodate the parade route, the following streets will be closed to traffic beginning at 4:30 p.m. until after the parade is complete: – Neil Street between University Avenue and Columbia Street – Main Street […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Chestnut Street and First Street)
In order to perform storm sewer cleaning, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Chestnut Street and First Street. During this time, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone. Work is scheduled to occur sometime between 7 a.m. on Tuesday, […]
University Avenue Lane Closure (between Market Street and Chestnut Street)
In order to perform storm sewer cleaning, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound University Avenue between Market Street and Chestnut Street. During this time, westbound University Avenue will be reduced to a single lane through a short construction work zone. Work is scheduled to occur sometime between 7 a.m. on Tuesday, […]