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Milling and Repaving of Main Street from Grove Street to Dewey Street

Submitted by FemiF on October 17, 2013 - 11:41am
Date: 
October 18, 2013 - 7:00am to November 1, 2013 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, Cross Construction Company, Urbana, Illinois, will begin daytime milling and repaving operations at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2013 on Main Street from Grove Street to Dewey Street.

The milling and repaving will commence at the easterly limits and proceed to the west. The milling and resurfacing is expected to extend into the week of October 28th and be completed by November 1, 2013.

During this phase of the road construction through traffic will be allowed, but delays may be expected as the milling and paving operation proceeds. Vehicular traffic may want to choose an alternate route.

Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

Florida Avenue Lane Closure

Submitted by FemiF on October 17, 2013 - 9:18am

Weather permitting, the eastbound lane of Florida Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Orchard Street will be closed for pavement repairs beginning 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2013 through 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2013.

Two detours will be maintained during this project:

  1. Southbound on Lincoln Avenue to Windsor Road, then east on Windsor Road to Race Street, then north on Race Street to Florida Avenue
  2. Northbound on Lincoln Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, then east on Pennsylvania Avenue to Race Street, then south on Race Street to Florida Avenue

The westbound lane of Florida Avenue will remain open at all times.

Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

Beslin Street Closure

Submitted by FemiF on August 21, 2013 - 4:37pm
Date: 
August 28, 2013 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, Beslin Street from Romine Street to Goodwin Avenue will be closed to one lane of traffic starting Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 7:00 a.m. through Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. for pavement reconstruction.

Through traffic will be permitted during this time but will be restricted to one lane at the intersection of Mathews Avenue and Beslin Street.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.

Gregory Street Closure

Submitted by FemiF on July 9, 2013 - 4:10pm
Date: 
July 15, 2013 - 7:00am to July 31, 2013 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, Gregory Street at Illinois Street will be closed to thru traffic from 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2013 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 for removal and replacement of steam tunnel.

There will be no detour.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Mathews Avenue and Eads Street Closures

Submitted by admin on July 9, 2013 - 8:47am
Date: 
July 9, 2013 - 8:00am to July 26, 2013 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, the Mathews Avenue-Church Street Improvement Project will begin construction on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Stage one of construction will close Mathews Avenue from south of Ellis Drive to the north edge of Beech Street and will close Eads Street at Mathews Avenue from July 9, 2013 to July 26, 2013.

Marked detour routes will be created utilizing Ellis Drive, Beech Street, Goodwin Avenue, and Romine Street. All dates mentioned are subject to change depending on weather and work progress. Further updates will follow as work progresses.

University Student Move In Parking Enforcement

Submitted by BridgetB on August 14, 2024 - 10:28am

Beginning at 6 a.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024, and ending at midnight on Sunday, August 25, 2024, the City of Urbana Parking Enforcement Division will enforce the following:

  • The enforcement of restricted areas (i.e., restricted from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.) located in the campus district will be suspended during move-in time.
  • Students moving in early (August 20 to 22) will follow the flow of traffic as noted in the figure below.
  • Meters will be enforced as usual during move-in time except on streets blocked by Public Works.

Parking regulations that are not related to safety concerns—such as parking too close to a sidewalk or driveway, parking outside the lines, being more than 12 inches from the curb, or parking on the wrong side of the street—will not be enforced during move-in time unless a complaint is made. Exceptions include blocking intersections or roadways.

Fraternities, sororities, and other house organizations will have earlier move-in dates, which are still to be determined.

CLOSED Request for Proposal: Automotive Repair Services 2009 Ford Escape (Solicitation # 2223-03)

Submitted by LorriannaB on August 1, 2022 - 12:17pm

The City of Urbana is seeking proposals for automotive repair body shops to repair damages to the following vehicle or equipment: Year/Make/Model: 2009 Ford Escape Known/Observed Damages: Front end body repair and damaged radiator.

Proposals will be accepted from repairers until August 12, at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

Proposals must be submitted electronically (pdf format) to the Urbana Public Works Department, Fleet Supervisor via e-mail to tgcorry@urbanaillinois.us with the following format:

subject heading of "Company Name – Automotive Repair Services Proposal for City of Urbana – 2009 Ford Escape (MU02-09).”

The City of Urbana reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received.

The award of contract will be made by the Public Works Director, with recommendations from the Fleet Supervisor, and the decision will be final.

Severe Weather Week

Submitted by BridgetB on February 26, 2021 - 1:57pm
Date: 
March 1, 2021 - 12:01am to March 5, 2021 - 11:59pm

 

Champaign County EMA and Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Urge People to Prepare for Severe Weather

 

Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois is March 1-5

 

NOTICE OF LOTTERY - FOR BALLOT PLACEMENT

Submitted by WendyH on February 2, 2021 - 1:43pm
Date: 
February 4, 2021 - 11:00am

NOTICE OF LOTTERY FOR BALLOT PLACEMENT - CONSOLIDATED ELECTION APRIL 6, 2021

NOTICE OF LOTTERY for Ballot Placement VIRTUAL DRAWING – via Zoom (April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election)A lottery is initiated to determine ballot placement for candidates seeking election in the April 2021 Consolidated Election.Therefore, notice is hereby given that on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the City of the Urbana city building, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801. A lottery will be held to determine ballot placement for the April 6, 2021 Consolidate Election.

 

 

 

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