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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

Due to weather constraints, the closure of Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue to through traffic has been extended to 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2017, to allow for the repair of a steam tunnel. Eastbound and westbound Green Street traffic will use a marked detour route via Springfield Avenue. Northbound and southbound traffic will be maintained at all times at the Mathews Avenue, Goodwin Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue intersections with Green Street.
Post date: Monday, October 2, 2017 - 16:50
The City of Urbana will hold a Public Open House on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Urbana Civic Center, located at 108 East Water Street, to provide information concerning the upcoming Vine Street Resurfacing 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.
Post date: Friday, September 29, 2017 - 13:32
The Vine Street Resurfacing Project has been awarded by the City of Urbana to Cross Construction, Inc. from Urbana, Illinois. The project award amount is $350,396.95. This project is being funded by a combination of the City Capital Replacement and Improvement Funds and Local Gas Tax Funds.
Post date: Friday, September 29, 2017 - 13:28
The City of Urbana has contracted with Illiana Construction from Urbana, Illinois to perform street maintenance on streets throughout the City of Urbana. The locations of streets to be worked on are shown on the map below:
Post date: Monday, September 25, 2017 - 16:36
Since 1987, LRC has been keepin’ it green by recycling local yard waste into useful compost and mulches--all without tax dollars. It’s time to celebrate the success of our not-for-profit facility and to thank you for making it a sustainable resource in our community. For a limited time, come out and take advantage of these 30th Anniversary specials!
Post date: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 13:57