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Notices & Alerts

Orchard Street Closure

Date: 
December 2, 2014 - 8:00am to 3:00pm

Orchard Street from Elm Street to Green Street will be closed to traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, December 2, for the emergency removal of a hazardous tree.


We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause.

Pavement Testing on Various City Streets

Date: 
December 3, 2014 - 7:00am to December 5, 2014 - 5:00pm

The City of Urbana has contracted with Applied Research Associates, Inc. to perform pavement testing on the following City streets:



  • Vine Street – south of Washington Street to north of California Avenue

  • Washington Street – Walnut Street to west of Urbana Avenue

This work is scheduled to begin, weather permitting, Wednesday, December 3 and should be completed by Friday, December 5. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times, however, periodic lanes closures are expected to occur during day light hours.


We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause.

North Maple Street Closure from East University Avenue to East Main Street

Date: 
November 18, 2014 - 7:00am to November 20, 2014 - 5:00pm

Cross Construction will be repairing a sanitary manhole at the intersection of East University Avenue and North Maple Street. North Maple Street will be closed to through traffic from East University Avenue to East Main Street starting on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., weather permitting.


A detour route for North Maple Street is provided via East Main Street to North Vine Street to East University Avenue. Access will be maintained to all properties on North Maple Street during the sanitary sewer construction.


Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

East University Lane Closure at North Maple Intersection

Date: 
November 18, 2014 - 7:00am to November 21, 2014 - 5:00pm

Cross Construction will be installing a storm inlet east of the intersection of East University Avenue and North Maple Street. The outside (south) lane of eastbound traffic on University Avenue will be closed just east of its intersection with Maple Street starting on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. until Friday, November 21, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. University Avenue will remain open to traffic at all times during the storm sewer construction work.


Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

West University Avenue Sidewalk Closure from Lincoln Avenue to Goodwin Avenue

Date: 
December 19, 2014 - 5:00pm

The sidewalk on the north side of West University Avenue will be closed to through pedestrian traffic from Lincoln Avenue to Goodwin Avenue starting on Monday, November 10, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. to Friday, December 19, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., weather permitting, for construction activities on the Campus Circle Project at 1010 West University Avenue. Pedestrian access will be maintained to all properties along the north side of West University Avenue.


Pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the sidewalk on the south side of West University Avenue at the Lincoln and Goodwin Avenue intersections during the closure.


Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

Cedar Street Closure

Date: 
November 4, 2014 - 7:00am to November 14, 2014 - 4:00pm

Cedar Street from Green Street to Elm Street will be closed for pavement patching beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 201, weather permitting.


Your patience is appreciated while this work underway.

East Main Street and North Vine Street Lane Closures

Date: 
November 3, 2014 - 7:00am to November 7, 2014 - 5:00pm

Illinois American Water will be repairing a leaking water valve on the northwest corner of intersection of East Main and North Vine Street. There will be lane closures for south bound traffic on Vine Street and west bound traffic on Main Street starting Monday, November 3, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. through Friday, November 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. Both North Vine Street and East Main Street will remain open to traffic at all times.


Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

West High Street Closure

Date: 
November 13, 2014 - 5:00pm

Duce Construction will be installing a sanitary manhole in the 600-block of West High Street. West High Street between Orchard Street and Coler Avenue will be closed to thru traffic beginning Monday, November 3, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. to Wednesday, November 13, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. All residents along West High Street will be able to access their properties during the manhole installation.


Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

Urbana Enterprise Zone Informational Open House and Public Hearing

Date: 
November 6, 2014 - 11:30am to 2:00pm

Pursuant to the revised Illinois Enterprise Zone Act (20 ILCS 655/1 et seq.) the current Urbana Enterprise Zone will expire in 2016. The City of Urbana and Champaign County are currently preparing to apply for the creation of a new Enterprise Zone. The application is due at the end of 2014.

A presentation highlighting the purpose of the proposed new Enterprise Zone, the application process to apply for a new Zone, and proposed Zone boundaries will be given at 11:30 am. The Public Hearing and discussion on the Enterprise Zone will follow immediately at Noon (12:00 pm). The open house will continue after the conclusion of the Public Hearing through 2:00 pm. The Enterprise Zone presentation may be repeated upon request at 1:30 pm.

Scovill Street Closure

Date: 
October 29, 2014 - 7:00am to 5:00pm

Scovill Street from Anderson Street to Lynn Street will be intermittently closed to thru traffic from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 for Burnett Tree Service to remove a tree at 710 Scovill Street, weather permitting.


Any street closures will be short in duration and access will be maintained to all properties on Scovill Street.


We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Church Street Nighttime Closure

Date: 
November 4, 2014 - 7:00pm

The City of Urbana has contracted Illini Concrete Raising, Inc of Champaign, Illinois to perform concrete pavement repairs to Church Street between Orchard Street and the intersection of Park Street and McCullough Street.


This work will be performed during nighttime hours between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. each night. Beginning November 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and ending November 7, 2014 at 7:00 a.m., Church Street between Orchard Street and the intersection of Park Street and McCullough Street will be closed to thru traffic, weather permitting. The street will be open during the day when no work is being performed.


Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.