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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

Race Street from Elm Street to Green Street will be closed to southbound traffic from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, December 3. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Post date: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 15:34
Orchard Street from Elm Street to Green Street will be closed to traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, December 2, for the emergency removal of a hazardous tree. We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause.
Post date: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 09:19
The City of Urbana has contracted with Applied Research Associates, Inc. to perform pavement testing on the following City streets: Vine Street – south of Washington Street to north of California Avenue Washington Street – Walnut Street to west of Urbana Avenue This work is scheduled to begin, weather permitting, Wednesday, December 3 and should be completed by Friday, December 5. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times, however, periodic lanes closures are expected to occur during day light hours.
Post date: Monday, December 1, 2014 - 13:54
CLOSED The City of Urbana is seeking proposals from qualified Contractors to provide carpet and flooring design and installation services at various municipal facilities on an as needed basis. 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 Tuesday, December 9, 2014.
Post date: Monday, November 17, 2014 - 16:52
Cross Construction will be repairing a sanitary manhole at the intersection of East University Avenue and North Maple Street. North Maple Street will be closed to through traffic from East University Avenue to East Main Street starting on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. A detour route for North Maple Street is provided via East Main Street to North Vine Street to East University Avenue. Access will be maintained to all properties on North Maple Street during the sanitary sewer construction.
Post date: Friday, November 14, 2014 - 16:47