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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

On Friday, June 1, 2018, Griggs Street between Race Street and Wood Street will be closed from 4:30 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. for the Urbana First Fridays Festival. Parking on this section of Griggs Street will not be available during the event. We appreciate your patience while this event is underway.
Post date: Thursday, May 31, 2018 - 14:36
Weather permitting, North Maple Street will be closed to through traffic between East University Avenue and East Main Street from 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2018 through 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2018 for a sanitary sewer connection done by Drake Excavating. No through traffic will be permilted on North Maple Street between East University Avenue and East Main Street during the project. Access will be maintained to all properties along North Maple Street.
Post date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - 08:53
West Oregon Street will be closed to thru traffic between South Mathews Avenue and South Goodwin Avenue from 7:00 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2018 through 7:00 a.m. Wednesday June 13, 2018 for a sanitary sewer repair done by A & R Services for the University of Illinois. No thru traffic will be permitted on West Oregon Street between South Mathews Avenue and South Goodwin Avenue during the project. Access will be maintained to all properties along West Oregon Street.
Post date: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 - 08:45
Weather permitting; as part of the 2017 Storm Sewer Cleaning and Televising Project, Michels Corporation will be cleaning and televising sewers and will close the outside travel lanes on Cunningham Avenue between Crystal Lake Drive and Airport Road on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. Intermittent lane closures will continue through Friday, June 1, 2018.
Post date: Friday, May 18, 2018 - 16:52
Weather permitting; South Lynn Street will be closed to thru traffic between East Oregon Street and East Washington Street from 7:00 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2018 through 5:00 p.m. Friday May 25, 2018 for a sanitary sewer connection by Bash & Schrock Inc. No thru traffic will be permitted on South Lynn Street between East Oregon Street and East Washington Street during the repair. Access will be maintained to all properties along South Lynn Street.
Post date: Friday, May 18, 2018 - 16:27