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 […]
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 […]
State Street Lane Closure (between Church Street and Park Street)
In order to complete window work at 222 N State Street, Arrow Glass will close one southbound lane of State Street between Church Street and Park Street. The closure will occur on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, and Thursday, September 16, 2021, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. Southbound traffic will be reduced […]
2021 Sewer Lining Project
Hoerr Construction, Inc. will begin work on the 2021 Sewer Lining Project starting Wednesday, September 15, 2021. 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 […]
Champaign Police Investigating Fatal Accident
On Aug. 22, 2021, at approximately 6:08 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the intersection of Church Street and Prospect Avenue for the report of a vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 50-year-old male who had sustained life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. […]
2021 Annual Paving Project
Select Downtown streets have been chosen for paving and rehabilitation work this year for the 2021 Annual Paving Project. The construction will primarily consist of grinding off the old road surface and paving it with a layer of new asphalt. New ADA sidewalk ramps will be upgraded to meet disability requirements. New traffic signals, storm […]
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Church Street and Washington Street)
In order to complete soil boring work, Ameren Illinois will close Fifth Street between Church Street and Washington Street. The closure will begin on Monday, June 21, and will reopen on Friday, July 2, 2021. The street will be closed to through traffic, but access to all local properties will be maintained.
Church Street Lane Closure (at New Street)
In order to perform storm sewer repairs, SNC Construction will be closing the right lane of Church Street at its intersection with New Street. Westbound Church Street traffic will be merged into a single lane through a short construction work zone. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to […]
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Church Street and Washington Street)
In order to complete soil boring work, Ameren Illinois will close Fifth Street between Church Street and Washington Street. The closure will begin on Monday, February 15, and will reopen on Friday, March 5, 2021. The street will be closed to through traffic, but access to all local properties will be maintained.
Neil Street Lane Closure (between Church Street and Park Street)
In order to perform sign maintenance at 217 N. Neil Street, American Dowell Signs will close one southbound lane of Neil Street between Church Street and Park Street. The closure will occur on Thursday, January 21, 2021, between the hours of 9 a.m. and Noon. Southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the […]