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High Cross Road Travel Lane Switches

Submitted by BarbS on May 6, 2014 - 5:19pm
Date: 
December 31, 2014 - 12:00am

Beginning Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. there will be a traffic switch on High Cross Road where the north and southbound travel lanes will switch to the newly paved lanes on the west half of the roadway. The east half of the existing pavement will be closed until further notice for road work and widening. Also, the east and westbound traffic on University Avenue at the High Cross Road intersection will switch travel lanes to allow for roadway work and widening on the north half of the pavement.


Construction is expected to be completed in December, 2014, weather permitting.


Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

North Race Street Closure

Submitted by Visitor (not verified) on May 5, 2014 - 9:20am
Date: 
May 5, 2014 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

The City’s Contractor, O’Neil Brothers will be using a crane for constructing a wall on the northeast corner of the Race Street Bridge as part of the Boneyard Creek Improvements Project. North Race Street between the railroad tracks and bridge over the Boneyard Creek will be closed to through traffic beginning on Monday May, 5 2014 from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., weather permitting in order to accommodate the movement and placement of the crane.

Access will be maintained to properties on North Race Street during the temporary street closure but no through traffic permitted on North Race Street between University Avenue and Griggs Street.

There will be an additional closure on Wednesday May 7, 2014 for the movement and placement of the crane. A separate press release will be used for that closure once the times of that closure have been determined.

Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during the North Race Street closure.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Washington Street Closure

Submitted by admin on May 1, 2014 - 10:54am
Date: 
May 1, 2014 - 7:00am to May 7, 2014 - 3:30pm

Weather permitting, Washington Street from Birch Street to Cedar Street will be closed to thru traffic from 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2014 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 for Duce Construction to perform a sewer line repair.

All residents along Washington Street will have access to their property. Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

Oregon Street Closure

Submitted by KateB on April 28, 2014 - 3:31pm
Date: 
May 3, 2014 - 6:00am to May 4, 2014 - 2:00am

Oregon Street from Goodwin Avenue to Gregory Street will be closed beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014 until 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2014 for the End of Spring Semester Block Party Concert.

Your patience is appreciated while this event is underway.

Urbana Grand Prix Street Closures

Submitted by KateB on April 28, 2014 - 3:27pm
Date: 
May 4, 2014 - 7:00am to 4:00pm

The following streets will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2014 for the Urbana Grand Prix:

• Park Street from Broadway Avenue to Central Avenue

• Broadway Avenue from Park Street to Stebbins Drive

 

Your patience is appreciated while this event is underway.

Ash Street Improvement Project

Submitted by KateB on April 28, 2014 - 1:14pm
Date: 
June 30, 2014 - 12:00am

Weather permitting, the Ash Street Improvement Project will begin construction on Monday, May 5, 2014.

This project consists of removing the existing oil and chip pavement, concrete pavements, curbs, driveways, sidewalks and then installing a new concrete pavement with new curb and gutter, sidewalk ramps and drainage improvements. The Contractor is Otto Baum Company, Inc. from Morton, Illinois. The project cost of $185,000 is being funded by the Urbana Park District (43%) and the City of Urbana (57%). The City’s share will be paid with Local Motor Fuel Tax and Stormwater Utility Fee funds. The limits of the project are from University Avenue to the alley north of Park Street and include the intersection of Park Street and Ash Street. The project will be constructed in one stage and will take approximately 6 weeks to complete. Final restoration will complete the project in mid to late June.

Florida and Philo Intersection Improvement Project

Submitted by KateB on April 28, 2014 - 1:11pm
Date: 
August 31, 2014 - 12:00am

Weather permitting, the Florida and Philo Intersection Improvement Project will begin construction on Friday, May 2, 2014.

This project consists of removing the existing traffic signals, sidewalk ramps and curbs and then installing new traffic signals and street lighting, construction of curb bump outs, new sidewalk ramps, and miscellaneous drainage improvements. The Contractor is Champaign Signal and Lighting Company, Inc. from Urbana, Illinois. The project cost of $375,000 is being funded by the State Motor Fuel Tax Fund. The location of the project is the intersection of Florida Avenue and Philo Road and extends approximately 400 feet in all directions from the intersection to remove medians and install new pavement markings. The project will take approximately 4 months to complete. Final restoration will complete the project in late August of 2014.

Broadway Avenue Closure

Submitted by admin on April 23, 2014 - 9:18am
Date: 
April 27, 2014 - 9:00am to 6:00pm

On Sunday, April 27, 2014, Broadway Avenue from Main Street to Elm Street will be closed from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for the University YMCA Bike Polo Tournament.

Your patience is appreciated while this event is underway.

South Busey Avenue Road Closure

Submitted by FemiF on April 22, 2014 - 4:25pm
Date: 
April 22, 2014 - 10:00am to April 25, 2014 - 5:00pm

Cross Construction will be installing a sanitary manhole on Busey Avenue between Nevada Street and Washington Street.

Weather permitting, Busey Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Nevada Street and Washington Street from 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2014.

All residents along South Busey Avenue will be able to access their properties during the sewer repair.

Update: Airport Road Opening

Submitted by admin on April 1, 2014 - 10:30am
Date: 
September 12, 2014 - 4:00pm

Beginning at 4:00 PM on Friday, September 12, Airport Road will be opened the full length of the project from Captiva Street to Somerset Drive.


The project consisted of the reconstruction of Airport Road from just west of Captiva Street to just east of Somerset Drive within the city limits. The proposed work entailed reshaping the existing base to allow for placement of a new hot-mix asphalt surface. The reconstructed road has a suburban look with roadside ditches and curb and gutter at select locations. The total length of the project is 3,674 feet.


Further information about the project can be found on the city website at the following link: http://urbanaillinois.us/projects/airport-road-east-reconstruction-project.

Airport Road Public Open House

Submitted by KateB on March 31, 2014 - 1:45pm
Date: 
April 3, 2014 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

The City of Urbana will hold a Public Open House on Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Urbana Civic Center, 108 E. Water Street to provide information concerning the upcoming Airport Road East Reconstruction Project. The Open House will be conducted on an informal basis; no formal presentation is planned. Exhibits, plans and aerial photography of the proposed improvements will be available for viewing during the entire time. Staff from the City of Urbana Engineering Division will be available to discuss the project and answer questions. All persons interested in this project are invited to attend this meeting.

The project consists of the reconstruction of Airport Road from just west of Captiva Street to just east of Somerset Drive within the city limits. The proposed work will entail reshaping the existing base to allow for placement of a new hot-mix asphalt surface. The reconstructed road will have a suburban look with curb and gutter and roadside ditches at select locations.

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