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Public Works

Our mission:  The Urbana Public Works Department promotes growth in the City of Urbana by maintaining, constructing and improving the City's infrastructure.  We preserve the quality of life for the citizens, visitors, businesses and government agencies (both within the City and in the surrounding areas).  Our department strives to provide prompt and courteous service in a professional, efficient and cost-effective manner to safeguard the safety, health and welfare of those we serve.

Our motto:  Urbana Public Works Department--Working for You

Address: 
706 S. Glover Ave.
61802 Urbana , IL
Hours: 
M-F 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: 
(217) 384-2342
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Department Posts

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.
Post date: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 09:12
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.
Post date: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 15:47
On Saturday, May 30, 2015, the following streets will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Canaan Academy Annual Spring Carnival: Central Avenue between Main Street and Griggs Street Locust Street between Woods Street and Central Avenue Your patience is appreciated while this event is underway.
Post date: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 10:40
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.
Post date: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 10:31
The City of Urbana has contracted with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. to perform pavement testing on the following City streets:
Post date: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 - 13:15