Natural Gas Leak – Intersection of John and Locust Streets
The Champaign Fire Department responded to the initial report of a four-inch natural gas line that had been struck in the intersection of John and Locust Streets by construction going on in the area. Crews quickly closed both John and Locust Streets in the immediate area of the leak and began monitoring for gas in […]
Natural Gas Leak – 1800 Block West Kirby Avenue
The Champaign Fire Department responded to the report of a natural gas leak in the 1800 block of West Kirby Avenue, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 4:08 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found a six inch gas main running along the north side of Kirby Avenue that had begun leaking from work being […]
EXTENDED – Prospect Avenue Lane Closure
EXTENDED – PROSPECT AVENUE LANE CLOSURE DUE TO GAS LEAK Ameren continues to work on repairing a gas leak. The easternmost (northbound) lane of Prospect Avenue, just south of Kirby Avenue, will remain closed through tonight. Ameren is planning to reopen the lane in the morning of Friday, October 21. Please obey traffic controls when travelling […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure
Press Release – Prospect Avenue Lane Closure Due to a gas leak, Ameren closed the easternmost (northbound) lane of Prospect Avenue, just south of Kirby Avenue, at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19. The closure will remain in place until the repair has been made, which Ameren anticipates to occur by this evening. Please […]
Bradley Avenue Closure – Gas Leak
In order to repair a major gas leak, Bradley Avenue, between Market Street and Fourth Street, is closed. Other intersecting roads closed in the area of the leak are: Oak Street at Bradley Avenue; North Chestnut Street at Bradley Avenue; and North Clock Street at Bradley Avenue. Oak Trace Apartments on Bradley Avenue were evacuated. […]