City’s Response for Storm Damage – Trees and Brush Collection Announced
The City of Champaign Public Works Department would like to update its residents on the storm cleanup activities taking place in south-central Champaign and other areas of the City. Storms on Sunday, May 26, 2019, left behind many damaged trees, bushes, and other natural debris. Much of this damage was in the area bounded by […]
Dead Elm Tree Removed – 808 W. Charles
On September 27, Inspector Kim Burnett followed up on a complaint at 808 W. Charles. The complaint involved an elm tree in a backyard that was dropping limbs and there was concern that the tree was going to fall. Burnett found that the tree was dead and requested that Forestry Supervisor Andrew Lamoreux assess the […]
212 W. Charles – Sidewalk Obstruction Abated
On March 17, Environmental Inspector Kim Burnett received an email from City of Champaign Forestry Supervisor Andrew Lamoreux regarding a tree blocking passage on a sidewalk at 212 W. Charles. Burnett investigated and observed the tree was prohibiting clear passage for pedestrians on the sidewalk. The Municipal Code requires trees to have an 8-foot clearance […]
West Springfield Avenue Lane Closure (McKinley to Ridgeway)
On Monday, March 23, 2015, one lane of West Springfield Avenue between South McKinley Avenue and South Ridgeway Avenue will be closed due to contracted tree work. The work is expected to begin at 7:30 a.m. and should be completed by 10:30 a.m., weather permitting. One lane of West Springfield Avenue will remain open at all times and flaggers […]
West Springfield Avenue Lane Closure (Flora to Russell)
In order to facilitate tree work, the Public Works Department will be closing one lane of West Springfield Avenue between Flora Drive and South Russell Street. The closure will occur on Saturday, March 21, 2015, from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., weather permitting. One lane of West Springfield Avenue will remain open at all […]
Neil Street Lane Closure / Charles Street Closure for Tree Removals
In order to remove three trees at 821 South Neil Street, a contractor, Michael Poor, will be closing one southbound lane of Neil Street. Also, in order to facilitate the removal of the trees, the 100 west block of Charles Street between South Neil Street and South Randolph Street will be completely closed. The work […]
Lynn Street Road Closure
In order to complete an emergency tree removal, the Public Works Department has closed Lynn Street between Green Street and Healey Street. The closing will last until 6 p.m. today, October 3, 2014. Through traffic will not be allowed; however residents will be allowed access to driveways.
Bradley Avenue Lane Closure
In order to facilitate a tree removal in Hazel Park, Champaign Park District will be closing a westbound lane of Bradley Avenue between Neil Street and State Street. The middle turn lane of Randolph Street at Bradley Avenue will also be closed. The lane closures will begin at 7 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. […]
West Green Street Road Closure
On Thursday, September 11, 2014, West Green Street between South Lynn Street and South New Street will be closed due to contracted tree work. The work is expected to begin at 8 a.m. and the road will be opened by 6 p.m., weather permitting. During this work, residents will continue to have access to their […]
West Green Street Road Closure
On Tuesday, September 9, 2014, West Green Street between South Lynn Street and South New Street will be closed due to contracted tree work. The work is expected to begin at 8 a.m. and the road will be opened by 6 p.m., weather permitting. During this work, residents will continue to have access to their […]