Kirby Avenue Lane Closure at I-57 Overpass
In order to complete two soil borings for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Millennia Professional Services and Midwest Engineering & Testing, Inc. will have one lane of Kirby Avenue closed to traffic between Cobblefield Drive and Maynard Drive. Traffic will be directed by two flaggers, one stationed at each end of the lane closure. […]
IDOT INFORMATION SHARING –
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the following construction projects: Nighttime Work Over I-57 to Resume June 3. The work involves crews removing the Bradley Avenue bridge which will require a lane closure with traffic control devices. Intermittent closures of the other lane will be done using a rolling road block in coordination with the […]
IDOT Information Sharing – Bradley Avenue Bridge Project
Work on Bradley Avenue begins March 20 Bridge replacement, bike/ped accommodations on tap The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on Bradley Avenue over Interstate 57 will begin Wednesday, March 20. The work involves removal and replacement of the bridge that carries Bradley Avenue over I-57, addition of bike lanes and sidewalks to the […]
New Speed Limits on Kirby and Bradley Overpasses
New Speed Limits on Kirby and Bradley Overpasses Two new Traffic Control Orders were recently approved by the City Manager and will soon be implemented. The first order will reduce the posted speed limit along Kirby Avenue, between Staley Road and Duncan Road, to 35 mph. A similar change will be made along Bradley Avenue, […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closure
In order to facilitate tree work, the Public Works Department will close one lane of traffic on Kirby Avenue across the I-57 overpass (between Duncan Road and Staley Road). This work will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24 and is scheduled to be completed by 11:00 a.m. One lane will remain open at […]
Press Release – Temporary Road Closure I-74 (on behalf of IDOT)
The City of Champaign is sharing this emergency press release on behalf of the Illinois Department of Transportation. I-74 Resurfacing between Mahomet and Champaign – Temporary Road Closure TONIGHT (Monday, June 6) PARIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that there will be an emergency closure of I-74 on Monday, June 6, 2016, beginning […]
NIGHT WORK TO BEGIN ON I-57, I-72, AND I-74 NEAR CHAMPAIGN
NIGHT WORK TO BEGIN ON I-57, I-72, AND I-74 NEAR CHAMPAIGN CHAMPAIGN – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that work will begin Monday, Aug. 31 on Interstates 57, 72 and 74 in the Champaign area for the purpose of setting permanent message signs. Work will be performed at five locations in a four day […]
Kirby Avenue Lane Closures (between Duncan Road and I-57 Overpass)
The Champaign Township Highway Department has announced that starting Friday, July 24, 2015, weather permitting, their contractor, Open Road Paving, will begin asphalt milling and paving operations on Kirby Avenue between Duncan Road and Interstate 57. The pavement surface milling operations will require intermittent lane closures with construction vehicles entering and leaving the work zone. […]
Northbound I-57 Full Closure in Champaign This Weekend
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that motorists will encounter a full closure of northbound I-57 at Curtis Road in Champaign from 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, until 8:00 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015, weather permitting. Traffic will be detoured via Curtis Road to U.S. Route 45 to Illinois Route 10 (Springfield Avenue) to […]
IDOT – I-57 to I-74 Ramp Closure
Forwarded for your information on behalf of IDOT. The ramp taking traffic from Southbound I-57 to Eastbound I-74 will be closed. A detour will be utilized. Use extreme caution, slow speeds in work zone areas and be alert for workers and machinery. Ramp at I-57 SB Exit 237A will be closed. Take I-57 south to […]