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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

Parking Lot 10B, located at the south end of Broadway Avenue at Elm Street, will be closed until further notice due to a water main leak. Sidewalks will be open for pedestrian access to Lincoln Square, the Urbana Post Office, and the Independent Media Center (IMC); the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Elm Street will remain open. We appreciate the community’s cooperation and patience while repairs are underway.
Post date: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 - 11:51
Illinois American Water Company is making an emergency water main repair at the southeast corner of Goodwin Avenue and Oregon Street. Goodwin Avenue will be closed to north bound traffic from Nevada Street to Oregon Street from now until Friday, December 19, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. South bound traffic will not be affected by the emergency water main repair work. Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.
Post date: Thursday, December 18, 2014 - 10:29
The City of Urbana has contracted with Engineering & Research Int’l, Inc. to perform pavement testing on the following City streets: Green Street – Wright Street to Race Street This work is scheduled to begin, weather permitting, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 and should be completed by Friday, December 19, 2014. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times, however periodic lanes closures are expected to occur during daylight hours. Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.
Post date: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 13:49
The outside eastbound lane of traffic on Windsor Road will be closed from the intersection at Stone Creek Boulevard to High Cross Road beginning on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. and ending on Friday, December 19, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. Windsor Road will remain open to traffic at all times throughout the water main repair work by Illinois American Water Company. We apologize for any inconvenience that this closure may cause.
Post date: Friday, December 12, 2014 - 16:14
Busey Avenue between Nevada Street and Oregon Street will be closed for the emergency removal of a hazardous tree. The road will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. today, Thursday, December 11, 2014. Residents will have access to their properties, but no thru traffic will be allowed. Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway. Concerns or questions may be directed to the Urbana Public Works Department at 217-384-2342.
Post date: Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 09:11