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Oregon Street Closure at Intersection with Lynn Street

Date: 
July 25, 2016 - 9:00am to July 27, 2016 - 3:30pm

Weather permitting, Oregon Street will be closed at its intersection with Lynn Street from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2016 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 for replacement of a water main.

Access will be maintained to properties on Oregon Street and Lynn Street but no through traffic will be permitted on Oregon Street at its intersection with Lynn Street. There will be no detour route for this closure.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

California Street Closure at Intersection with Lynn Street

Date: 
July 14, 2016 - 9:00am to 3:00pm

Weather permitting, California Street will be closed at its intersection with Lynn Street from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016 for replacement of a water main.

Access will be maintained to properties on East California and South Lynn Street but no through traffic permitted on East California Street at its intersection with Lynn Street. There will be no detour route for this closure.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. We appreciate your patience while this improvement is in progress.

Race Street Lane Closure

Date: 
August 12, 2016 - 6:00pm

Weather permitting, lane closures on Race Street from Meadow Drive to Florida Avenue can be expected starting at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 until 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2016.

All roadways will maintain two way traffic and local access to residences at all times. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas.

Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

Florida Avenue Lane Closure

Date: 
August 12, 2016 - 6:00pm

Weather permitting, lane closures on Florida Avenue from west of Philo Road to James Cherry Drive can be expected starting at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 until 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2016.

All roadways will maintain two way traffic and local access to residences at all times. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas.

Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

Freedom Celebration Parade Street Closures

Date: 
July 4, 2016 - 8:30am to 3:00pm

On Monday, July 4, 2016, the following streets in Urbana will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade:

  • Florida Avenue from the west City limits (Wright Street extended) to Busey Avenue
  • Lincoln Avenue from Florida Avenue to Green Street
  • Illinois Street from Lincoln Avenue to Goodwin Avenue
  • Gregory Street from Illinois Street to Oregon Street

We appreciate your patience while this event is underway.

City Council Public Hearing Regarding Increasing Class G-2 Liquor Licenses for Lucky's Lounge

Date: 
June 27, 2016 - 7:00pm

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Urbana, Illinois will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 27, 2016, in the Council Chambers of the Urbana City Building, 400 South Vine Street, for the purpose of receiving public input regarding An Ordinance Amending Urbana City Code Chapter 3, Section 3-43 (Increasing number of Class G-2 liquor licenses for Lucky’s Lounge, LLC d/b/a Lucky’s Lounge, 2002 N. Lincoln Avenue)

Persons with disabilities needing special services or accommodations for this hearing should contact the City of Urbana's Americans with Disabilities Coordinator at 384-2466 or TDY at 384-2447.

U-Cycle - Independence Day Route Schedule

Date: 
July 4, 2016 - 7:00am to July 9, 2016 - 5:00pm

Due to the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4, U-Cycle collections will be delayed by one day during the week of July 4.  Monday U-Cycle collections will be completed on Tuesday, Tuesday's collections on Wednesday, etc.  Please ensure that recycling is set curbside by 7 a.m.

Questions?  Please call U-Cycle at (217) 384-2302.

Broadway Avenue Lane Closure

Date: 
June 16, 2016 - 5:00am to June 29, 2016 - 3:00pm

Weather permitting, the northbound travel lane, bike lane, and east sidewalk on Broadway Avenue will be closed between Main Street and Water Street each day from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. starting on Thursday, June 16, 2016 through Wednesday, June 29, 2016 for roofing work.

Broadway Avenue will remain open to traffic at all times during the construction work. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas.

Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

Anderson Street Closure

Date: 
June 21, 2016 - 1:30pm to July 1, 2016 - 3:00pm

Weather permitting, Anderson Street will be closed from Michigan Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, effective immediately Tuesday June 21, 2016 through Friday July 1, 2016 and ending at 3:00 p.m. for concrete street repair.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. .

We appreciate your patience while this repair is in progress.

Race Street Closure

Date: 
June 18, 2016 - 6:00am to June 19, 2016 - 12:00am

On Saturday, June 18, 2016, Race Street between Main Street and Elm Street will be closed from 6:00 a.m. through 12:00 a.m. (Midnight) for the Uncork Urbana Wine Festival.

We appreciate your patience while this event is underway.

Lincoln Avenue Closure

Date: 
June 13, 2016 - 9:00am to June 27, 2016 - 3:00pm

Weather permitting, the outside lanes for northbound and southbound traffic on Lincoln Avenue will be closed between Springfield Avenue and Green Street, starting at 9:00 a.m., Monday June 13, 2016 and ending at 3:00 p.m., Monday June 27, 2016 for bridge repairs. Lincoln Avenue will remain open to traffic at all times during the construction work.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

CLOSED: Notice of Invitiation to Bid - Bid #1516-12 Chiller Replacement at Urbana City Building, 400 S. Vine Street, Urbana, Illinois

Date: 
June 16, 2016 - 2:00pm

CLOSED

Bid Documents may be obtained from the Office of the Director of Public Works, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61802. Bid Documents can be downloaded below.   Bidders shall notify the Engineer, Henneman Engineering, Inc. (217)359-1514, attention Mark Burnett mburnett@henneman.com when obtaining plans, to ensure that  they are copied on any Addenda issued. 

Bids will be received through 2:00 P. M., Thursday, June 16, 2016, at the Public Works Center, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, and at said time the bids shall be opened and read publicly.