Church Street Lane Closure (between Fair Street and Sabin Avenue)
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of westbound Church Street between Sabin Avenue and Fair Street. All travel at intersections will remain open and generally unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, and is planned to be […]
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Church Street and Washington Street)
In order to complete soil remediation, Ameren Illinois closed Fifth Street between Church Street and Washington Street. The closure began on Monday, December 6, 2021, and will reopen on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The street will be closed to through traffic, but access to all local properties will be maintained. Drivers are encouraged to seek […]
Elm Street and Church Street Lane Closures
In order to connect a storm sewer for the new Central High School Fields, Stark Excavating, Inc. will be closing Elm Street and a lane of Church Street adjacent to 500 W. Church Street. The schedule for closure is as follows: • Church Street between Prairie Street and Lynn Street: Closing the northernmost lane of Church Street […]
Storm Sewer Maintenance on Church Street (between Randolph Street and Neil Street)
In order to perform routine storm sewer maintenance activities, Visu-Sewer Construction, Inc. will be working on West Church Street from Randolph Street to Neil Street. No lanes will be closed; however, this work may briefly affect traffic and parking in this area. The work is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]
Fifth Street Road Closure (between Church Street and Washington Street)
In order to complete soil remediation, Ameren Illinois will close Fifth Street between Church Street and Washington Street. The closure will begin on Monday, December 6, 2021, and will reopen on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. The street will be closed to through traffic, but access to all local properties will be maintained. Drivers are encouraged […]
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. […]