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Washington Street Closure

Date: 
June 4, 2015 - 6:00am to 5:00pm

Weather permitting; Washington Street from High Cross Road/Illinois 130 to Pfeffer Road, including the intersection at Washington Street and Pfeffer Road, will be closed to traffic on Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the contractor Open Road Paving to perform asphalt road resurfacing.


Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

Western Avenue Closure

Date: 
May 28, 2015 - 7:00am to June 30, 2015 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, Western Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Gregory Street will be closed to thru traffic beginning Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 7:00 A.M. and ending Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. for construction of a new housing complex. There will be no detour route for this closure.


We appreciate your patience while this work is underway.

Race Street Closure

Date: 
May 31, 2015 - 10:00am to 7:00pm

On Sunday, May 31, 2015, Race Street between Main Street and Water Street will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the Community Center for the Arts Race Street Bash. Access to the Courier Café will be available during this event.


Your patience is appreciated while this event is underway.

Pavement Testing on Various City Streets

Date: 
May 21, 2015 - 7:00am to May 22, 2015 - 5:00pm

The City of Urbana has contracted with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. to perform pavement testing on the following City streets:



  • Main Street– Hartle Drive to Smith Road

  • Washington Street – Lierman Avenue to Dodson Drive

  • Philo Road – south of Marc Trail to south of Windsor Road

This work is scheduled to begin, weather permitting, on Thursday, May 21, 2014 and should be completed by Friday, May 22, 2015. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times, however periodic lanes closures are expected to occur during day light hours.


Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.