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Winter Street Conditions

Date: 
March 13, 2017 - 7:00am to March 14, 2017 - 8:00am

March 13, 2017 7:00 am: Light snow accumulations will continue through the day. Wet, slushy and sometimes slick street conditions will prevail though today and into the late evening hours. Please use caution during winter weather conditions.

For further information please visit http://www.urbanaillinois.us/residents/snow-removal-information

 

Urbana Stormwater Public Meeting

Date: 
February 15, 2017 - 5:30pm

Announcing the first annual Urbana Stormwater Public Meeting!

Urbana residents are invited to join the City of Urbana Engineering Staff for a discussion on urban stormwater management and the City's NPDES permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4).  Discussion topics will include:

  • Minimum Control Measures for the Stormwater Management Program
  • Annual NPDES Phase II Stormwater Report
  • Public Input regarding Stormwater Management

We want to hear from you!  Bring a friend, family member, or neighbor.  We will be happy to answer as many questions as we can regarding the City's storm sewer system and our efforts to keep the waters in our community as clean and healthy as possible.  Stop by any time between 5:30pm and 6:30pm at the Urbana Civic Center, located at 108 E. Water Street in Urbana.

CLOSED: Request for Bids for Brick Sidewalk Repair Project

Date: 
February 22, 2017 - 2:00pm

CLOSED

 

Each BID must be accompanied by a BID BOND payable to the City of Urbana in the amount of five percent of the total amount of the BID. The Bid Bond of the three lowest bidders for the CONTRACT will be held until receipt of a signed CONTRACT and CONTRACT BOND. All other BID BONDS will be returned after comparison of the BIDS.

A CONTRACT BOND in the total amount of the contract price with a corporate surety approved by the City will be required for the faithful performance of the CONTRACT. 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.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A pre-bid conference will be held prior to the Bid opening 2:00 P.M. prevailing time on FEBRUARY 15, 2017 at the office of the City Engineer, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, 61802 to familiarize Bidders with this Project.

Illinois Street Closure

Date: 
January 18, 2017 - 7:00am to January 23, 2017 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, Illinois Street between McCullough Street and Birch Street will be closed to all thru traffic starting on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. through Monday, January 23, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. due to a water main replacement project. Access to all driveways will be maintained throughout this closure.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

Saline Court Lane Closures

Date: 
January 23, 2017 - 7:00am to January 27, 2017 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, periodic lane closures for pavement coring can be expected along Saline Court from Lincoln Avenue to the cul-de-sac, starting at 7 am, Monday, January 23, 2017 and ending at 5 pm, Friday January 27, 2017. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Saline Court at all times.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this work is in progress.