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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

Ameren will be installing a new gas service line for the Campus Circle Project located at 1010 West University Avenue in Urbana . Weather permitting, the outside west bound lane of traffic on University Avenue will be closed between Goodwin Avenue and Lincoln Avenue on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the installation of the service line. University Avenue will remain open to traffic at all times during the utility construction work.
Post date: Friday, February 13, 2015 - 13:34
McCullough Street between Griggs Street and Main Street will be closed today, Friday, January 23, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the removal of hazardous trees. We appreciate your patience while this work is underway.
Post date: Friday, January 23, 2015 - 08:46
Western Utilities will be potholing for utilities in order to install a new helium gas pipeline on West Green Street. Eastbound traffic on Green Street between Goodwin Avenue and Gregory Street will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday, January 19, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. until Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. West Green Street will remain open to traffic at all times during the utility potholing work. Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.
Post date: Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 16:39
Western Utilities will be potholing for utilities in order to install a new helium gas pipeline on South Goodwin Avenue. Traffic on Goodwin Avenue between Illinois Street and Oregon Street will be shifted to the parking or bus lanes beginning Monday, January 19, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. until Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. South Goodwin Avenue will remain open to through traffic at all times during the utility potholing work. Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.
Post date: Thursday, January 15, 2015 - 16:32
As of 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2015, the Urbana Public Works Director will declare the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in effect for the Downtown, University and South Philo Road snow removal districts.
Post date: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 09:59