Duncan Road Street Closure
In order to repair pavement failures, Feutz Contractors will close Duncan Road between Bradley Avenue and Clayton Road. The closure will begin on Monday, May 19, 2014, and will reopen on Friday, June 6, 2014. No through traffic will be allowed in the construction area.
Permits Issued
The following commercial permits were issued this week. Each permit has an estimated cost of construction of $250,000 or more. Address Cost of Construction Date Issued Owner or Developer / Business 1701 W. Curtis Rd. $504,000.00 05-12-14 The Carle Foundation/Petry-Kuhne Co.
Fire & Police Memorial Dedication Video
The City’s Information Technologies Department (ITD) recently filmed and edited the Fire & Police Memorial Dedication Ceremony on April 30, 2014. The ceremony features remarks from the Fire and Police Memorial Committee, Mayor Gerard, and other distinguished guests. The new memorial (located in the NE corner of West Side Park) is a tribute to the […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure
In order to repair a damaged water main, Illinois American Water will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Coronado Drive and Park Haven Drive. The lane closure will begin on Thursday, May 1, 2014 and will reopen on Friday, May 2, 2014. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area. […]
Green Street Lane Closure
In order to repair a sanitary sewer service at 301 E Green St., Mayfield Construction will be closing the eastbound lane of Green Street between Third and Fourth Street. The lane closure will begin on Monday, April 28, 2014 and will reopen on Monday, May 5, 2014, weather permitting. Eastbound traffic will be shifted around […]
Mattis Avenue Lane Closure
In order to replace telecommunications conduit for AT&T, Western Utility will be closing one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Stonegate Drive and Kirby Avenue. The lane closure will occur Monday, April 28, 2014 through Friday, May 9, 2014. The lane will be closed during normal working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and […]
Washington Street Drainage Improvements (Robeson Court Detention Basin)
The City of Champaign has awarded a contract to Stark Excavating for the construction of the Washington Street drainage improvements. This project will consist of constructing a new detention basin and amenities along with an upgraded storm sewer system at the intersection of Washington and Russell Street. The basin improvements will be complete before the […]
Windsor Road Project Update
Stark Excavating is widening the approaches to the bridge on Windsor Road over I-57. Construction began on April 1 and will be complete on October 15, 2014. It’s required that the road be open for traffic on August 15, 2014. Stark is currently constructing the foundation for the retaining walls. Due to the existing development, […]
S. Fourth Street Updates
As part of the South Fourth project, street lights will be constructed along South First Street. Champaign Signal is currently installing the South Fourth street lights. Stark Excavating has constructed the curb and gutter on Gerty Drive east of South Fourth Street this week. Construction of the street will occur within the next few weeks. […]
2014 Slurry Seal Project
This year’s slurry seal project is scheduled to begin May 5 (weather pending) and will be completed within 21 working days. The contractor for this year’s project is Microsurfacing Contractors LLC from Peoria, Illinois. The project concentrates work on the oil and chip type streets in the northern one-third of the City. This project will […]