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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

Weather permitting; Southbound Race Street will be closed to thru traffic between West Elm Street and West Green Street from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 for construction at the Urbana Free Library done by English Brothers Company. No thru traffic will be permitted on Southbound Race Street between West Elm Street and West Green Street during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Northbound traffic and intersections will not be affected by the project.
Post date: Monday, December 17, 2018 - 10:21
The City of Urbana will provide Christmas tree collection to all residents for one week this holiday season: January 7 - 11, 2019  Residents must follow these requirements:
Post date: Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 15:00
Closed The following is sought: City of Urbana, Illinois, will entertain bids to provide all supervision, labor, tools, equipment and services required to perform tree and stump removal work in the City of Urbana as specified herein.
Post date: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 10:09
Weather permitting; South Cedar Street will be closed to thru traffic between West Green Street and West Illinois Street from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day on Tuesday, November 13 through Thursday, November 15, 2018 for a fiber optic installation for AT&T done by Blu Jay Communications. No thru traffic will be permitted on South Cedar Street between West Green Street and West Illinois Street during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully around this area.
Post date: Friday, November 9, 2018 - 16:24
When the snow begins to fall, the City of Urbana Public Works Department snow crews are prepared to spring into action with a strategically organized snow removal plan designed to get the streets cleared and you on your way as quickly as possible. 
Post date: Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 17:11