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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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On Saturday, May 13, 2017 the following streets will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the 2017 Urbana Grand Prix Bicycle Race: Broadway Avenue from Park Street to Stebbins Drive Park Street from Broadway Avenue to Central Avenue Access to the Gateway Shoppes from Broadway Avenue will be available. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Post date: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 - 10:07
Everybody is a pedestrian! Therefore, we want to hear your thoughts about walking in Urbana! CCRPC and the City of Urbana hosted eight public input opportunities over four weeks this spring to get public input on walking in Urbana. If you could not attend one of these public input opportunities, you are welcome to view the presentation, and provide input using any of these materials:
Post date: Monday, May 8, 2017 - 13:10
CLOSED Bids will be received at the Office of the Director of Public Works, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61802, for: Fire Station Bathroom Renovation 400 South Vine Street, Urbana Illinois Bids will be received through 2:00 P. M., Thursday, May 25th, 2017, at the Public Works Center, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, and at said time the bids shall be opened and read publicly.
Post date: Thursday, May 4, 2017 - 16:10
On Friday, May 5, 2017, Main Street between Race Street and Broadway Avenue will be closed from 5:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. for the Urbana First Fridays Festival. Parking on this section of Main Street will not be available during the event. We appreciate your patience while this event is underway.
Post date: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - 10:30
Weather permitting, East Kerr Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between North Cunningham Avenue and North Broadway Avenue starting at 9:00 a.m. Friday May 12, 2017 through 3:00 p.m. Friday May 12, 2017 for a construction project being done by BCM General Contractors. Access will be maintained to properties on East Kerr Avenue and North Highland Drive but no through traffic permitted on East Kerr Avenue between North Cunningham Avenue and North Broadway Avenue. A detour route will be provided using Cunningham Avenue to Country Club Road to Broadway Avenue.
Post date: Monday, May 1, 2017 - 16:09