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Napleton Way and Vance Road Lane Closures

Date: 
March 15, 2018 - 7:00am to March 23, 2018 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, periodic lane closures for pavement coring can be expected on the following streets starting at 7:00 a.m., Thursday March 15, 2018 and ending at 5:00 p.m., Friday March 23, 2018.

  • Napleton Way – Cunningham Avenue (U.S. 45) to Vance Road
  • Vance Road – Napleton Way to Dusk Lane

Two-way traffic will be maintained on Napleton Way and Vance Road at all times.

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

Lincoln Avenue and Springfield Avenue Lane Closures

Date: 
March 15, 2018 - 7:00am to March 23, 2018 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, periodic lane closures for pavement coring can be expected on the following streets starting at 7:00 a.m., Thursday March 15, 2018 and ending at 5:00 p.m., Friday March 23, 2018.

  • Lincoln Avenue – Green Street to University Avenue
  • Springfield Avenue – Gregory Street to Coler Avenue
  • Stoughton Street east and west legs at Lincoln Avenue
  • Main Street east and west legs at Lincoln Avenue
  • Clark Street east and west legs at Lincoln Avenue

Two-way traffic will be maintained on Lincoln Avenue, Springfield Avenue, Stoughton Street, Main Street and Clark Street at all times.

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

West Illinois Street Closure

Date: 
March 17, 2018 - 7:00am to March 26, 2018 - 7:00am

Weather permitting; West Illinois Street will be closed to thru traffic between South Lincoln Avenue and South Gregory Street starting at 7:00 a.m. Saturday March 17, 2018 through 7:00 a.m. Monday March 26, 2018 for a duct bank installation done by the University of Illinois.

Access will be maintained to all properties along West Illinois Street but no thru traffic will be permitted on West Illinois Street between South Lincoln Avenue and South Gregory Street during the repair.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Additional Construction and Closures may take place near the University of Illinois Campus during the Spring Break period. Please use caution when traveling in this area. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project

Springfield Avenue and Matthews Avenue Closures

Date: 
March 9, 2018 - 6:00am to March 10, 2018 - 6:00pm

The following streets will be closed from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2018 for the University of Illinois Engineering Council’s Engineering Open House:

  • Springfield Avenue from Wright Street to Goodwin Avenue
  • Matthews Avenue from Springfield Avenue to Green Street

A detour route will be established utilizing Wright Street to University Avenue to Goodwin Avenue to Springfield Avenue.

Your patience is appreciated while this event is underway.

Green Street Lane Closure

Date: 
May 31, 2018 - 5:00pm

The north half of Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue will be closed to westbound traffic starting 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2018, until further notice. Westbound Green Street traffic will use a marked detour route via Springfield Avenue. Eastbound Green Street traffic will use the south half of the street. Northbound and southbound traffic will be maintained at all times at the Goodwin Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue, intersections with Green Street. If possible, through traffic is encouraged to use University Avenue or Florida Avenue instead of using Green Street during construction.

Periodic lane closures on Lincoln Avenue north and south of Green Street and on Lincoln Avenue east of Lincoln Avenue to Busey Avenue may also occur during this time period.

The sidewalks on the south side of Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue will remain open to pedestrians. Pedestrian access for the CUMTD bus stop system will be available at bus stops provided on Springfield Avenue and Goodwin Avenue in the vicinity of the project. CUMTD buses will not be using Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue at this time.