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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, lane closures on Florida Avenue from west of Philo Road to James Cherry Drive can be expected starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, October 3, 2016 until 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016. Weather permitting, lane closures on Race Street from Meadow Drive to Florida Avenue can be expected starting at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, October 3, 2016 until 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016. All roadways will maintain two way traffic and local access to residences at all times. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas.
Post date: Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 14:23
Weather permitting, the center turn lane for traffic on East Main Street will be closed between Urbana Avenue and North Maple Street from Monday, October 3, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 p.m. until Friday, October 7, 2016 for installation of a new water main. East Main Street will remain open to two-way traffic at all times during the lane closure. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this construction is in progress.
Post date: Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 11:24
Urbana High School will be conducting a 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser on Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The run/walk portion of the event will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The race will begin at the intersection of Washington Street and Broadway Avenue and will take the following route:
Post date: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 13:23
The south intersection approaches at Zuppke Drive, Mills Drive and Cureton Drive along Mumford Drive will be closed to traffic starting at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2016 until 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016 weather permitting, for pavement patching. Further information about the 2016 HMA Resurfacing Project can be found here. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress
Post date: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - 08:58
The City of Urbana has contracted with Illiana Construction from Urbana, Illinois to perform street maintenance on the following streets throughout the City of Urbana:
Post date: Monday, September 19, 2016 - 09:18