Items tagged: First Street

First Street Lane Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)

In order to facilitate construction at 101 E. Springfield Avenue, University Group will close a northbound lane of First Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street.  The closure will occur on Thursday, March 12, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. One lane of northbound traffic and one lane of southbound traffic […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Fourth Street)

In order to complete construction at Gies Memorial Stadium, Piros Signs will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street. The closure will begin on Monday, March 9, and will end on Saturday, March 21, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]


Lane Closures near 309 S. First Street – Extended Date

In order to facilitate construction activity at 309 S. First Street, University Group has closed the following lanes: Northbound lane of Locust Street from Willow Street to Marshall Street Eastbound lane of Willow Street from Locust Street to First Street Westbound lane of Marshall Street from Locust Street to First Street The closures began December […]


Lane Closures near 309 S. First Street

In order to facilitate construction activity at 309 S. First Street, University Group has closed the following lanes: • Northbound lane of Locust Street from Willow Street to Marshall Street • Eastbound lane of Willow Street from Locust Street to First Street • Westbound lane of Marshall Street from Locust Street to First Street The […]


First Street Lane Closure (between Logan Street and Marshall Street)

In order to complete a sanitary sewer installation at 309 S. First Street, University Group and Anderson Brothers 3 will close the southbound lane of First Street between Logan Street and Marshall Street.  The closure will begin on Monday, November 24, and will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025. During the closure, northbound traffic will […]


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 […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Fourth Street)

In order to facilitate deliveries at Gies Memorial Stadium, the University of Illinois will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street.  The closure will begin on Tuesday, October 7, and will reopen on Saturday, October 12, 2025. During the closure, westbound 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.


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Fourth Street)

In order to facilitate deliveries at Gies Memorial Stadium, the University of Illinois will close one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street.  The closure will begin on Tuesday, September 23, and will reopen on Saturday, September 27, 2025.  During the closure, westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane in […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between First Street and Fourth Street)

In order to remove and replace driveway approach at State Farm Center (1800 S. First Street), Cross Construction will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between First Street and Fourth Street.  The closure will begin on Friday, July 25, and will reopen on Thursday, July 31, 2025, weather permitting. During the closure, eastbound traffic […]