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2018 Full Depth Concrete Patching Project

Submitted by admin on July 30, 2018 - 11:02am
Date: 
July 30, 2018 - 8:00am to August 17, 2018 - 5:00pm

The City of Urbana has contracted with Feutz Construction Inc. from Paris, Illinois to repair the pavement on all legs of the Springfield Avenue and Goodwin Avenue intersection. The project award amount of $91,750.00 is funded with Capital Replacement and Improvement funds.

This work is scheduled to start Monday, July 30, 2018, and end Friday, August 17, 2018, weather permitting.

Periodic lane closures can be expected on the south, east and west legs of the Springfield Avenue and Goodwin Avenue intersection. The traffic signals at this intersection will be switched to red-flash 24 hours a day, seven days a week, starting Monday, July 30, 2018, until all work within the vicinity of the intersection is complete.

A separate press release announcing impacts to traffic on the north leg of the Springfield Avenue and Goodwin Avenue intersection is expected at a later date.

Further information about the 2018 Concrete Patching Project can be found on the City website at https://www.urbanaillinois.us/18FDPatchingP1 .

2018 Pavement Marking Project

Submitted by admin on July 30, 2018 - 9:40am
Date: 
July 26, 2018 - 8:00am to August 17, 2018 - 5:00pm

The City of Urbana has contracted with Varsity Striping & Construction Co. from Champaign, Illinois to perform pavement marking on bicycle and vehicle lanes throughout the City of Urbana. The locations of streets to be worked on are shown on the attached map.

This work is scheduled to occur starting Thursday, July 26, 2018, and ending Friday, August 17, 2018, weather permitting.

This work will occur under a moving operation with occasional lane closures.

The project award amount of $31,160.90 is funded with Capital Replacement and Improvement funds.

For more information about this project, please visit https://www.urbanaillinois.us/2018PavtMarking.

2018 Oil & Chip Street Maintenance Project

Submitted by admin on July 30, 2018 - 8:52am
Date: 
July 31, 2018 - 8:00am to August 17, 2018 - 5:00pm

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 attached map.

This work is scheduled to start Tuesday, July 31, 2018, and end Friday, August 17, 2018, weather permitting.

The City will post no parking signs to notify the public of the dates and times during which no parking will be allowed along the edge of the pavement. Local traffic will be maintained as much as possible; however, depending on conditions, streets may be closed for 15 to 30 minutes on the day of the work.

The contractor will put a layer of small gray rock on the street. There will be some dust and loose rock on the street after rock has been placed on the street. The City will sweep up the loose rock after the work is complete.

Closed - Request for Proposals: Employee Assistance Program Services

Submitted by admin on July 23, 2018 - 3:55pm
Date: 
September 7, 2018 - 4:00pm

Closed

The City is seeking proposals from qualified firms for Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) services. The City’s EAP program is intended to help employees and their household members deal with personal problems such as alcoholism/substance abuse, family difficulties, stress, monetary/financial problems, legal troubles, family violence and other personal difficulties that might adversely impact their work performance, health, and well-being.

Please be sure to read the entire RFP for specific requirements, details, and other important information!

Deadlines

  • Questions regarding this request for proposals: August 31, 2018 at 4:00 CST. 
  • To submit proposals: September 7 at 4:00 p.m. CST.

 

Romine Street Closure

Submitted by admin on July 23, 2018 - 10:43am
Date: 
July 24, 2018 - 7:00am to August 3, 2018 - 3:00pm

As part of the 2018-2020 Miscellaneous Sewer Repair Contract, and weather permitting, Cross Construction will be making a repair to a City sanitary sewer and will close North Romine Street between Eads Street and Ellis Drive to all thru traffic starting on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. through Friday, August 3, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.

Access to all driveways and properties will be maintained during the sewer repair. A detour route utilizing Ellis Drive to North Mathews Avenue to Eads Street will be marked to route traffic around the construction zone.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you for your cooperation while this improvement is in progress.

I-74 Nighttime Ramp Closures at Cunningham Avenue

Submitted by admin on July 18, 2018 - 4:22pm
Date: 
July 19, 2018 - 9:00pm to July 20, 2018 - 6:00am

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that ramp closures on Interstate 74 at the Cunningham Avenue off ramp will occur on July 19th, weather permitting. The closures are necessary for crews to perform skid proofing operations.

Work on I-74 will occur on the eastbound off ramp at Cunningham Avenue. The closure will begin at 9 p.m. and end at 6 a.m on the night of July 19th into the morning of July 20th.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

For IDOT District 5 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict5 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

Closed - Request for Bid: Stump Removal

Submitted by admin on July 18, 2018 - 11:53am
Date: 
August 2, 2018 - 1:00pm

Closed

Sealed proposals for supervision, labor, tools, equipment and services required to perform tree stump removal and related work in the public right-of-way will be received and at that time publicly opened and read at the office of Director of Public Works, 706 South Glover, Urbana, Illinois 61802 until 1:00 PM on August 2, 2018.

Philo Road Closure

Submitted by admin on July 18, 2018 - 9:13am
Date: 
July 22, 2018 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

On Sunday, July 22, 2018 Philo Road between Windsor Road and Curtis Road will be closed from 5:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. for the Mile at the Pines Races. The intersection of Curtis Road and Philo Road will also be closed to through traffic during this time.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this event is underway.

I-74 Nighttime Ramp Closures

Submitted by admin on July 11, 2018 - 1:28pm
Date: 
July 12, 2018 - 9:00pm to July 13, 2018 - 6:00am

CHAMPAIGN— The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that nighttime closures of the Neil Street and Cunningham Avenue offramps from Interstate 74 will begin July 12. The closures are necessary for crews to perform skid-proofing operations. Work on I-74 will begin at 9 p.m. July 12 on the westbound offramp at Neil Street and the eastbound offramp at Cunningham Avenue and is expected to be finished by 6 a.m. July 13, weather permitting.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

For IDOT District 5 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict5 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

West Oregon Street Closure

Submitted by admin on July 5, 2018 - 10:31am
Date: 
July 7, 2018 - 6:00am to 4:00pm

Weather permitting; West Oregon Street will be closed to thru traffic between South Gregory Street and South Goodwin Avenue from 6:00 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018 through 4:00 p.m. Saturday July 7, 2018 for removal of a tower crane by Custom Service Crane for the University of Illinois.

No thru traffic will be permitted on West Oregon Street between South Gregory Street and South Goodwin Avenue during the project. Access will be maintained to all properties along West Oregon Street.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project.

Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade Street Closures

Submitted by admin on June 28, 2018 - 8:52am
Date: 
July 4, 2018 - 8:30am to 3:00pm

On Wednesday, July 4, 2018, the following streets in Urbana will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Champaign County Freedom Celebration Parade:

  • Florida Avenue from the west City limits (Wright Street extended) to Busey Avenue
  • Lincoln Avenue from Florida Avenue to Green Street
  • Illinois Street from Lincoln Avenue to Goodwin Avenue
  • Gregory Street from Illinois Street to Oregon Street

We appreciate your patience while this event is underway.

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