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Pavement Work on I-74 begins August 5

Date: 
September 20, 2019 - 5:00pm

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that pavement repairs on Interstate 74 between High Cross Road and Prospect Avenue will begin Monday, August 5.

The work involves milling and resurfacing from High Cross Road to east of Cunningham Avenue in Urbana and microsurfacing from Cunningham Avenue to west of Prospect Avenue in Champaign. Repairs to guardrails also will be performed. The project is expected to last approximately seven (7) weeks and will require nighttime lane closures between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays, with at least one lane open in each direction at all times.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

West Oregon Street Closure

Date: 
August 1, 2019 - 6:00am to 5:00pm

Weather permitting; West Oregon Street will be closed to thru traffic between South Mathews Avenue and South Goodwin Avenue from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019 for a project done by Davis-Houk Mechanical, Inc. for the University of Illinois.

No thru traffic will be permitted on West Oregon Street between South Mathews Avenue and South Goodwin Avenue during the project.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project

West Griggs Street Closure

Date: 
July 24, 2019 - 7:00am to August 7, 2019 - 7:00am

Weather permitting; West Griggs Street will be closed to thru traffic between North Race Street and Wood Street from 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 to 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 for a water main replacement project by Cross Construction for Illinois American Water Company.

No thru traffic will be permitted on West Griggs Street between North Race Street and Wood Street during the closure.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully around this area. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this time.

Freedom Celebration Parade & 5K Race Street Closures

Date: 
July 4, 2019 - 6:00am to 4:00pm

On Thursday, July 4, 2019, the following streets in Urbana will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade and 5K race:

  • 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.

Independence Day U-Cycle Collection Schedule

Date: 
July 4, 2019 - 8:00am to July 6, 2019 - 5:00pm

U-Cycle collections starting on Thursday, July 4, 2019 will be delayed one day due to the Independence Day holiday. 

  • U-Cycle collections on Thursday will be collected on Friday, July 5, 2019
  • U-Cycle collections on Friday will be collected on Saturday, July 6, 2019.  

Questions may be directed to U-Cycle at (217) 384-2302.

Mayor Announces UPD Leadership Appointments

Date: 
June 17, 2019 - 7:00pm

Mayor Diane Wolfe Marlin has selected Urbana Police Department Interim Chief Bryant Seraphin to serve as the next Chief of the Urbana Police Department. Seraphin has served as Interim Police Chief since the retirement of Chief Sylvia Morgan in August 2018 and has been a member of the department for over 24 years.

“I’m pleased to appoint Bryant Seraphin as Chief of Police for the City of Urbana,” Marlin said. “For the past nine months while he has served as Interim Chief, I have observed him in many different public and private settings. In each, he has demonstrated a respectful, knowledgeable, and open-minded approach; a willingness to listen; and a commitment to uphold the high professional standards of the Urbana Police Department. As Interim Chief, Mr. Seraphin implemented the use of bodyworn cameras in the police department, worked closely with Urbana District #116 to address school safety issues, and expanded community outreach efforts.”

Closed - Request for Bids: 2019 Full Asphalt Patching Project (1819-26)

Date: 
June 27, 2019 - 1:55pm

Closed

The Bid Documents may be examined and copies obtained at the office of the City Engineer, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61802.

All bidders are required to provide current financial and experience statements or other prequalification documents to show satisfactory evidence of the bidder’s competency to perform the proposed work at the time the Contract Documents and Specifications are requested or picked up. The bidder must submit evidence of current prequalification with the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, bank draft, bank cashier's check or bid bond acceptable to the Owner in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid, payable without condition to the Owner as a guaranty that the Bidder, if awarded the Contract, will promptly execute the Agreement in accordance with the Proposal and the other Contract Document, and will furnish good and sufficient bond for the faithful performance of the work.

Closed - Request for Bids: Pavement Marking Project (1819-25)

Date: 
June 27, 2019 - 10:00am

Closed

The City of Urbana is accepting sealed proposals for the furnishing or delivering & installing materials required in the construction/maintenance for the 2019 Pavement Marking Project (Solicitation 1819-25).

Bids will be received and at that time publicly opened and read at the office of City Engineer, 706 South Glover, Urbana, Illinois 61802 until 10:00 AM on June 27, 2019.

Closed - Request for Quotes: UPD Ammunition

Date: 
June 13, 2019 - 5:00pm

Closed

Deadline for quotes is 5:00 pm June 13, 2019. The quotes will be valid for two (2) years, beginning June 14, 2019.

Specifics/requirements are listed below:

  • Ammo must be factory new – no reloads.
  • Price per 1000 rounds of .45 ACP ammunition, 230 grain FMJ
  • Price per 1000 rounds of .40 S&W ammunition, 180 grain FMJ
  • Price per 1000 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 124 grain FMJ
  • Price per 1000 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, 55 grain FMJ
  • Shipping and/or delivery costs per 1000 rounds, or flat rate.
  • Ability to fill order with in-stock ammunition within 14 days of order (no back orders). Please note an order will be placed shortly after the deadline.

Please submit all quotes and questions by email to the below contact person.

Contact:

Sgt. Andy Hewkin
Urbana Police Department
hewkinan@urbanaillinois.us