Prospect Avenue Lane Closures (at the intersection of Vine Street)
In order to perform an emergency water main repair, Illinois American Water Company has closed both lanes of northbound traffic on Prospect Avenue at the intersection of Vine Street. One lane in each direction will remain open during this repair. The work is planned to be completed and reopened to traffic on Thursday, November 20, […]
Vine Street Road Closure and Prospect Avenue Lane Closure
In order to complete pavement patching on Vine Street, Illinois American Water and Shaw Brothers will close the following: • Vine Street will be closed between Prospect Avenue and New Street. The closure will begin on Monday, October 13, and will reopen on Friday, October 17, 2025. During the closure, access will be maintained to […]
Annual Paving Project
Starting Monday, September 15, 2025, Cross Construction will begin milling and paving the following locations as part of the 2025 Annual Paving Project: • Fifth Street from Bradley Avenue to Washington Street • Wright Street from Columbia Avenue to Church Street • Holts Drive from Phillips Drive to Fourth Street • Columbia Avenue from Fourth […]
i3 Broadband Fiber Optic Construction Project – McKinley/Prospect/Vine/Clark
The City of Champaign is sharing this information on behalf of i3 Broadband. i3 Broadband will begin installation of fiber optic utility in an area between McKinley and Prospect (from west to east) and Vine and Clark (from north to south). The construction process will continue for 6-8 weeks from first seeing utility flags to […]
Columbia Avenue Road Closure and Prospect Avenue Lane Closure
In order to complete an emergency sewer repair, Columbia Avenue west of Prospect Avenue will be closed to through traffic. Travelers will need to use Willis Avenue for access to properties in the 900 block of West Columbia. A southbound lane of Prospect Avenue will also be closed from Vine Street to south of Columbia […]
Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Maple Street and Vine Street)
In order to perform storm sewer lining, Hoerr Construction will be closing the right lane of southbound Prospect Avenue between Maple and Vine Street. Traffic will be merged into a single southbound lane through the construction work zone. All travel at intersections will remain unaffected by this work. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 […]
Homicide Investigation – 5th and Vine Street
On Dec. 13, 2021, at approximately 12:13 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of 5th and Vine Street for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 26-year-old male with a single life-threatening gunshot wound. Officers immediately provided medical aid until the victim was able to be transported to a local hospital where […]
Illinois American Water Construction on Columbia Avenue
In order to install water services, mains and hydrants, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will be closing the following lanes: • Westbound Columbia Avenue will be closed from Neil Street to Randolph Street starting on Thursday, October 21, and reopening on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Eastbound traffic will remain open, and access will be […]
2021 Sewer Lining Project
Hoerr Construction, Inc. has begun work on the 2021 Sewer Lining Project. Sewer lining rehabilitates existing sewers to a like-new condition. This work will require temporary, one lane closures. Traffic in the affected areas will be merged into single lanes through short work zones. Minor traffic delays may occur. This work is weather dependent and […]
Columbia Avenue and Prairie Street Intersection Closure
In order to complete water main crossings, Illinois American Water and Cross Construction will be closing the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Prairie Street. The closure will begin on Monday, October 4, 2021, and will reopen on Friday, October 22, 2021. Access to all properties will be maintained using the following alternate routes: – 400 […]