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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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As part of the 2016-2018 Miscellaneous Sewer Repair Project, and weather permitting, Duce Construction will be doing a sanitary sewer repair that will shift the traffic lanes to the south resulting in the closure of the bike lanes on East Main Street between Webber Street and Grove Street. This work will start on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. and extend through Friday, March 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Post date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 - 14:03
Closed   The Bid forms and plans may be examined, and copies obtained, at the office of the City Engineer, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61802. The award for the Contract will be made to the lowest qualified bidder.
Post date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - 16:44
Closed   The Bid forms and plans may be examined, and copies obtained, at the office of the City Engineer, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61802. All bidders are required to hold a current Illinois aquatic herbicide applicators license and maintain said license for the duration of the project. The award for the Contract will be made to the lowest qualified bidder.
Post date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - 16:41
The following streets will be closed from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017 for the University of Illinois Engineering Council’s Engineering Open House:  Springfield Avenue from Wright Street to Goodwin Avenue Matthews Avenue from Springfield Avenue to Green Street A detour route will be established utilizing Wright Street to University Avenue to Goodwin Avenue to Springfield Avenue. Your patience is appreciated while this event is underway.
Post date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 - 15:11
Weather permitting, Division Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between Kerr Avenue and Stebbins Drive starting at 7:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 through 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017 for a water main installation being completed by Duce Construction. Access will be maintained to properties on Division Avenue but no thru traffic will be permitted on Division Avenue between Kerr Avenue and Stebbins Drive. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during the Division Avenue closure.
Post date: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 - 13:41