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Illinois Marathon Street Closures

Date: 
April 22, 2017 - 6:00am to 11:00am

The City of Urbana will restrict parking and close several streets to thru traffic for the Illinois Marathon, which will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Urbana Street Closing Information:

All street closings will begin at 6:00 AM. The entire route will be closed by 6:30 AM. (Traffic will be pulsed across the route when possible). The following streets will re-open at these approximate times:

Green Street & Mathews Avenue Intersection & Lane Closure

Date: 
April 8, 2017 - 7:00am to April 14, 2017 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting; the south leg of the Green Street and Mathews Avenue intersection will be closed to southbound traffic at Green Street starting at 7:00 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2017 for the installation of a 12” water main.

The south leg of the Green Street and Mathews Avenue intersection will re-open with one lane southbound at 7:30 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2017. The south leg of the intersection will remain one lane southbound until fully opened at 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2017.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Further information about this project can be found on the City website at http://www.urbanaillinois.us/MCOREProject1

Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Truckload Sale

Date: 
May 6, 2017 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

RAIN BARREL & COMPOST BIN SALE

Take advantage of one-day only bulk pricing for rain barrels and compost bins.  Urbana and Champaign residents are eligible for a $25 rebate for rain barrels with proof of residency such as a utility bill.  Sale is open to all.  Pre-order now at: www.rainbarrelfundraising.com/Urbana

Each rain barrel includes a leaf and mosquito filter basket, an overflow adaptor,
a spigot and an overflow hose.

9AM - 12 NOON
Saturday May 6
Parking Lot North of City Building
208 S. Vine St.

RAIN BARRELS
$52 REGULAR $27 W/ REBATE

 


STATIONARY
COMPOSTER $47

Main Street Closure

Date: 
April 7, 2017 - 6:00pm to 10:00pm

On Friday, April 7, 2017, Main Street between Race Street and Broadway Avenue will be closed from 6:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. for the Urbana First Fridays Festival. Parking on this section of Main Street will not be available during the event.

We appreciate your patience while this event is underway.

Busey Avenue Road Closure

Date: 
March 30, 2017 - 8:00am to March 31, 2017 - 3:00pm

Weather permitting, Busey Avenue between Hill Street and Fairview Avenue will be closed to thru traffic from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on the following days for tree removal and pruning of another tree being done by the City of Urbana Arbor Division:

  • Thursday, March 30, 2017
  • Friday, March 31, 2017

Residents will have be limited access after 8:00 a.m. for the three driveways within this block. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project.