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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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CLOSED The City of Urbana is seeking a pay by cell system that enables parking payments for the City’s on and off-street parking meters via phone, mobile application “app”, and/or text. Proposals will be accepted at the Public Works Department, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Proposals will be accepted up to and no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015.
Post date: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 16:20
Due to inclement weather, the tree removal work scheduled to resume today on Busey Avenue has been delayed. Weather permitting, Busey Avenue between Nevada Street and Washington Street will now be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily on Thursday, December 18, 2014 and Friday, December 19, 2014 for this work to be completed. Residents will have access to their properties, but no thru traffic will be allowed. Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.
Post date: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 09:05
Weather permitting, the outside lane of northbound traffic on North Lincoln Avenue will be closed just north of its intersection with Church Street on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Illinois American Water Company to perform pavement repair. Lincoln Avenue and Church Street will remain open to traffic at all times during the pavement repair work. Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.
Post date: Thursday, December 4, 2014 - 15:37
Weather permitting, South Mathews Avenue from West Green Street to West Oregon Street will be closed to thru traffic beginning Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. until Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. for the set up and operation of a crane. There will be no detour route for this closure. Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.
Post date: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - 14:42
The City of Urbana has contracted with Engineering & Research Int’l, Inc. to perform pavement testing on the following City streets:
Post date: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - 11:27