Notices & Alerts

U-CYCLE Collection - Labor Day

Date: 
September 5, 2011 - 8:00am - September 10, 2011 - 5:00pm

Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 5, all U-CYCLE collections will be delayed one day the remainder of the week.

Monday's route will be collected on Tuesday, Tuesday's route on Wednesday, etc.

Please remember to set out recycling by 7 AM.

Questions?  Call the Recycling Coordinator at (217) 384-2302.

2011 Sewer Lining Project Affected Streets

Date: 
September 27, 2011 - 7:00am

The City of Urbana is upgrading 11,000 feet of sewer pipe to maintain the integrity of the sanitary sewer system in the area.

IDOT to Perform Bridge Work on Interstate 74

Date: 
August 29, 2011 - 9:00pm - September 12, 2011 - 6:00am

Paris, Illinois--The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announces that, weather permitting, night work is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 29, 2011 for sealing of bridge decks on Interstate 74 from University Avenue (Exit 185) in Urbana, Illinois to Interstate 57 (Exits 179 A-B) in Champaign County, Illinois. 

This project will include the application of a protective

Street Closure - High Street at Orchard Street

Date: 
August 18, 2011 - 9:00am - August 25, 2011 - 5:00pm

Beginning at 9am on Thursday, August 18, 2011 through 5pm on Thursday, August 25, 2011, the west leg of High Street at its intersection with Orchard Street will be closed to thru traffic for an emergency sanitary sewer repair.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Intersection Closures for Railroad Crossing Repairs - REVISED

Date: 
August 23, 2011 - 6:00am - August 24, 2011 - 7:00pm

Beginning Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 6:00 am through Wednesday August 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm Norfolk Southern Railroad will be repairing the railroad crossings at the following intersections which will be closed to through traffic:

  • Romine Street between Hill Street and Church Street
  • Busey Avenue between University Avenue and Clark Street

Along with these r

Colorado Avenue Closure

Date: 
August 11, 2011 - 8:00am - August 24, 2011 - 5:00pm

Beginning Thursday August 11, 2011, Colorado Avenue between Kathryn Street and East Stone Creek Boulevard will be closed to through traffic for the installation of a water main.

This section of East Colorado Avenue will reopen, weather permitting, on Wednesday, August 24, 2011.

IDOT to Patch Illinois Route 130

Date: 
August 30, 2011 - 5:00pm

Paris, Illinois--The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announces that, weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 for pavement patching on Illinois Route 130 in Champaign County from Philo, Illinois to Windsor Road in Urbana, Illinois.

This project will include patching of the existing pavement on Illinois Route 130.

Landscape Recycling Center Closure

Date: 
August 5, 2011 - 8:00am - 12:00pm

Due to road resurfacing, the Landscape Recycling Center located at 1210 E. University Avenue in Urbana will be closed on Friday August 5, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We plan to re-open at 12:00 p.m. and be opened until 4:00 p.m.

West Church Street Closure

Date: 
September 16, 2011 - 5:00pm

Beginning Monday August 1, 2011 through Friday September 16, 2011 the south side of West Church Street between Lincoln Avenue and Goodwin Avenue will be closed to install electric duct banks to upgrade the power supply to the Carle Hospital Campus.

Emergency Information Release; Lincoln Ave at University Avenue

Date: 
July 25, 2011 - 3:00pm

Southbound Lincoln Avenue at University Avenue is down to one lane traffic due to a water line being hit by a contractor. Crews are on site currently repairing the line but please avoid this area if possible until the repair is complete.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Concerns or questions may be directed to Rich Coyne 217/384-2380.