Items tagged: James Street

John Street Lane Closure (Russell to James)

John Street Lane Closure (between Russell St. and James St.) In order to perform contracted tree work, the Public Works Department will close the eastbound lane of traffic on John Street between S. Russell St. and S. James St. This closure will occur on Friday, March 22 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 […]


West Washington Street Drainage Improvements – Phase III – Daily Lane Closures

(Daily Lane Closures – University Avenue at James Street / Church Street at James Street) Stark Excavating will be performing daily lane closures as part of the West Washington Street Drainage Improvements – Phase III project. One lane on University Avenue at James Street and one lane on Church Street at James Street will be […]


West Washington Street Drainage Improvements – Phase III (Street Closures and Lane Closures)

As part of the West Washington Street Drainage Improvements – Phase III Project, James Street between Church Street and University Avenue is closed; along with a portion of Washington Street (near Edwin Street); and a portion of Edwin Street (see map). These closures are expected to last until mid-May. Additionally, Stark Excavating will be performing […]


West Washington Street Drainage Improvements – Phase III (Daily Lane Closures – University Avenue at James Street)

Stark Excavating will be performing daily lane closures as part of Phase III of the West Washington Street Drainage Improvements Project. Crews will be doing water main work on University Avenue at James Street. The daily lane closures are scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and are planned for completion […]


West Washington Street Drainage Improvements – Phase III (Single Lane Closures of Church Street at James Street)

Stark Excavating will be performing single lane closures of Church Street at the intersection with James Street as part of Phase III of the West Washington Street Drainage Improvements Project. Crews will be saw cutting the roadway pavement at the intersection of Church Street and James Street. The single lane closures are planned to begin […]


West Washington Phase 3 Construction to Begin

On Monday, March 4, construction will begin on Phase 3 of the West Washington Watershed Drainage Improvements. This project consists of a new storm system that will extend from Preservation Pond to the flooding areas located to the south. The project will also consist of street reconstruction, sidewalk reconstruction, and streetlight work. The streets that […]


West Washington Street Drainage Improvements – Phase III

Stark Excavating will be performing intermittent temporary lane closures as part of Phase III of the West Washington Street Drainage Improvements Project.  Crews will be locating existing utilities in the project area in anticipation of the proposed work on the streets described below: • Washington Street from Russell Street to Edwin Street • Edwin Street […]


Champaign Police Investigating Sunday Night Shooting

On Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at approximately 11:26 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the North West area of Champaign following several reports of shots fired. Soon thereafter, police were notified an 18-year-old male arrived at a local hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Upon arrival at the hospital, police discovered a vehicle with damage consistent […]


Park Avenue Road Closure (REVISED)

In order to repair a sanitary manhole in the 1100 block of West Park Avenue, Duce Construction will be closing Park Avenue between McKinley Avenue and James Street.  The road closure will be intermittent throughout the day and driveways will have limited access at times. Operations will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 23 and […]


Park Avenue Road Closure

In order to repair a sanitary manhole in the 1100 block of West Park Avenue, Duce Construction will be closing Park Avenue between McKinley Avenue and James Street.  The road closure will be intermittent throughout the day and driveways will have limited access at times. Operations will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22 and […]