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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, periodic lane closures for pavement coring can be expected on the following streets starting at 7:00 a.m., Thursday March 15, 2018 and ending at 5:00 p.m., Friday March 23, 2018. Napleton Way – Cunningham Avenue (U.S. 45) to Vance Road Vance Road – Napleton Way to Dusk Lane Two-way traffic will be maintained on Napleton Way and Vance Road at all times. Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction zones.
Post date: Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 08:51
Weather permitting, periodic lane closures for pavement coring can be expected on the following streets starting at 7:00 a.m., Thursday March 15, 2018 and ending at 5:00 p.m., Friday March 23, 2018.
Post date: Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 08:45
Weather permitting; West Illinois Street will be closed to thru traffic between South Lincoln Avenue and South Gregory Street starting at 7:00 a.m. Saturday March 17, 2018 through 7:00 a.m. Monday March 26, 2018 for a duct bank installation done by the University of Illinois. Access will be maintained to all properties along West Illinois Street but no thru traffic will be permitted on West Illinois Street between South Lincoln Avenue and South Gregory Street during the repair.
Post date: Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 08:39
The following streets will be closed from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2018 for the University of Illinois Engineering Council’s Engineering Open House: Springfield Avenue from Wright Street to Goodwin Avenue Matthews Avenue from Springfield Avenue to Green Street A detour route will be established utilizing Wright Street to University Avenue to Goodwin Avenue to Springfield Avenue. Your patience is appreciated while this event is underway.
Post date: Monday, March 5, 2018 - 10:16
The north half of Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue will be closed to westbound traffic starting 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2018, until further notice. Westbound Green Street traffic will use a marked detour route via Springfield Avenue. Eastbound Green Street traffic will use the south half of the street. Northbound and southbound traffic will be maintained at all times at the Goodwin Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue, intersections with Green Street.
Post date: Thursday, March 1, 2018 - 14:35