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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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Weather permitting, the northbound lanes on North Lincoln Avenue near West Church Street will be shifted into the turn lane starting at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday June 13, 2017 through 5:00 p.m. Friday June 16, 2017 for an emergency sewer repair done by Cross Construction. North Lincoln Avenue will remain open to traffic at all times during the closure. 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: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 - 16:57
On Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Race Street between University Avenue and Griggs Street will be closed from 7:00 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. for bridge maintenance at the Boneyard Creek Crossing. Access to businesses on Race Street will remain open. We appreciate your patience while this maintenance is underway.
Post date: Monday, June 5, 2017 - 16:23
As part of the 2016-2018 Miscellaneous Sewer Repair Project, and weather permitting, Duce Construction will be doing a storm sewer extension and will close all lanes on Poplar Street between Green Street and Illinois Street starting on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. through Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Access to all driveways will be maintained throughout construction. A detour route will be used to guide traffic around the construction site and traffic control will be in place to guide motorists.
Post date: Monday, June 5, 2017 - 10:39
CLOSED Bid proposals are being accepted for the 2017 Pavement Marking Project. Plans and proposal forms will be available in the office of Director of Public Works, 706 South Glover, Urbana, Illinois 61802. The bid deadline is June 19, 2017 at 3:00 pm. Bid details are listed in the document below.
Post date: Monday, June 5, 2017 - 09:52
CLOSED Bid proposals are being accepted for the 2017 Surface Seal Street Maintenance Project. Plans and proposal forms will be available in the office of Director of Public Works, 706 South Glover, Urbana, Illinois 61802. The bid deadline is June 19, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Bid details are listed in the document below.
Post date: Monday, June 5, 2017 - 09:48