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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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THE FOLLOWING STREET CLOSURES WILL OCCUR FOR THE ANNUAL SWEETCORN FESTIVAL BEGINNING FRIDAY, AUGUST 23RD, 2019 AND CONTINUING THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 2019. On Friday, August 23rd at 6:00 a.m. the following streets will be closed: Main Street from Vine Street to Cedar Street Walnut Street from Water Street to Main Street Broadway Avenue from Elm Street to Water Street Race Street from Elm Street to Water Street The Urbana Parking Deck (upper level) will be accessible from South Race to Elm Street at all times.
Post date: Monday, August 19, 2019 - 12:00
CLOSED The following is sought: The purpose of this work is to install fiber optic cable to connect the Landscape Recycling Center Ticket Booth to the Arbor Division Shop, and therefore to the rest of the City’s network for computer and phones service. The scope of work consists of:
Post date: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 - 10:55
CLOSED Click here to view the Request for Proposals document Summary
Post date: Friday, August 2, 2019 - 17:09
Weather permitting; West Oregon Street will be closed to thru traffic between South Mathews Avenue and South Goodwin Avenue from 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019 for a project done by Davis-Houk Mechanical, Inc. for the University of Illinois. No thru traffic will be permitted on West Oregon Street between South Mathews Avenue and South Goodwin Avenue during the project. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project
Post date: Monday, July 29, 2019 - 09:10
Weather permitting; West Griggs Street will be closed to thru traffic between North Race Street and Wood Street from 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 to 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 for a water main replacement project by Cross Construction for Illinois American Water Company. No thru traffic will be permitted on West Griggs Street between North Race Street and Wood Street during the closure. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully around this area. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this time.
Post date: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 15:41