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East Main Street Lane Shift

Date: 
March 9, 2017 - 9:00am to March 17, 2017 - 5:00pm

As part of the 2016-2018 Miscellaneous Sewer Repair Project, and weather permitting, Duce Construction will be doing a sanitary sewer repair that will shift the traffic lanes to the south resulting in the closure of the bike lanes on East Main Street between Webber Street and Grove Street. This work will start on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. and extend through Friday, March 17 at 5:00 p.m.

Main Street will remain open to through traffic at all times during the project, as will all adjacent driveways. Traffic control will be in place to guide motorists through the areas where travel lanes are shifted.

Motorists and cyclists are encouraged to share the road and exercise caution through this construction area. Thank you for your cooperation while this repair is in progress.

Closed: Request for Bids: Herbicide Application Project

Date: 
April 4, 2017 - 2:00pm

Closed

 

The Bid forms and plans 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 hold a current Illinois aquatic herbicide applicators license and maintain said license for the duration of the project.

The award for the Contract will be made to the lowest qualified bidder.

Springfield Avenue and Matthews Avenue Closures

Date: 
March 10, 2017 - 6:00am to March 11, 2017 - 5:30pm

The following streets will be closed from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017 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.

Division Avenue Road Closure

Date: 
March 3, 2017 - 7:00am to March 10, 2017 - 3:00pm

Weather permitting, Division Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between Kerr Avenue and Stebbins Drive starting at 7:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 through 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017 for a water main installation being completed by Duce Construction.

Access will be maintained to properties on Division Avenue but no thru traffic will be permitted on Division Avenue between Kerr Avenue and Stebbins Drive.

Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during the Division Avenue closure.