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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 southbound lane for traffic on Maple Street will be closed from Elm Street to High Street beginning Wednesday, August 24, 2016 until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2016 for installation of a new water main. Maple Street will remain open to traffic at all times during the lane closure. Access will be maintained to all properties along Maple Street 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: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 - 15:57
Closed Bids will be received at the Office of the Director of Public Works, City of Urbana, Illinois for: Roof Restorations and Repairs Specifications may be obtained from the Office of the Director of Public Works, 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61802.  Specifications can be downloaded from the attached file shown below.
Post date: Monday, August 15, 2016 - 08:14
Weather permitting, the outside lane for westbound traffic on University Avenue will be closed at its intersection with Race Street starting at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2016 until 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016 for a curb closure at 202 West University Avenue. University Avenue will remain open to traffic at all times during the curb closure.
Post date: Friday, August 12, 2016 - 09:33
Windsor Road from Lincoln Avenue to Myra Ridge Drive will be fully closed during the following dates and times for material sampling and testing:
Post date: Friday, August 12, 2016 - 09:27
Weather permitting, Washington Street will be closed at its intersection with Lynn Street starting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2016 until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016 for replacement of a water main. Access will be maintained to properties on Washington Street and Lynn Street but no through traffic will be permitted on Washington Street at its intersection with Lynn Street. A detour route for Washington Street is provided via Anderson Street to Oregon Street to Cottage Grove Avenue.
Post date: Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 14:19