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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

The U-Cycle route will not run on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 due to weather conditions.  Route collections will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. To ensure recycling collection,  place recycling carts or bins at the street curb by 7:00 a.m. Concerns or questions may be directed to the Urbana Public Works Department at 217-384-2342.
Post date: Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 06:54
Please join the Urbana Community and become a part of the Legacy of the Sim Hackberry by participating in a group photo around Urbana’s first Legacy Tree. February 2, 2014 @ 1:00 pm312 S. Coler at NE corner of W. High and S. Coler https://www.facebook.com/events/575484139200161/
Post date: Friday, January 31, 2014 - 13:36
The northbound lanes of Vine Street from Illinois Street to Green Street will be closed to thru traffic from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in order to accommodate crane installation of HVAC equipment at the Urbana City Building. Northbound traffic on Vine Street may take the following detour: Illinois Street east to Urbana Street, Urbana Street north to Green Street, Green Street west to Vine Street. Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.
Post date: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 15:38
The City of Urbana is upgrading 13,000 feet of sewer pipe to maintain the integrity of the sanitary and storm sewer systems in the area. Beginning Wednesday, January 22, 2014 through Tuesday, February 11, 2014 weather permitting Hoerr Construction, Inc. from Peoria, Illinois will be performing sewer lining at various locations around Urbana. You will be notified via a door hanger brochure if the sanitary sewer that serves your house is being lined.
Post date: Friday, January 17, 2014 - 16:44
The City of Urbana will provide FREE Christmas tree collection to all residents for 2 weeks this holiday season on your U-Cycle collection day. January 7 - 11, 2014 January 13 - 17, 2014 Residents must follow these requirements:
Post date: Friday, January 10, 2014 - 09:57