Notices & Alerts

Washington Street and Race Street Sidewalk Ramp Improvements

Submitted by FemiF on October 18, 2013 - 3:06pm

The City of Urbana has contracted with Kinney Contractors to perform sidewalk ramp reconstruction at the intersection of Race Street and Washington Street. Weather permitting, this work is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 21, 2013 and should be completed by Friday, November 8, 2013.

This project consists of removing the existing curbs, driveways, and sidewalks; then installing new concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks and driveway improvements. The goal of the project is to bring this intersection up to current accessibility guidelines.

Two-way traffic will be maintained on Race Street and Washington Street at all times.

Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

Milling and Repaving of Main Street from Grove Street to Dewey Street

Submitted by FemiF on October 17, 2013 - 11:41am

Date:

October 18, 2013 - 7:00am to November 1, 2013 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, Cross Construction Company, Urbana, Illinois, will begin daytime milling and repaving operations at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2013 on Main Street from Grove Street to Dewey Street.

The milling and repaving will commence at the easterly limits and proceed to the west. The milling and resurfacing is expected to extend into the week of October 28th and be completed by November 1, 2013.

During this phase of the road construction through traffic will be allowed, but delays may be expected as the milling and paving operation proceeds. Vehicular traffic may want to choose an alternate route.

Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

Florida Avenue Lane Closure

Submitted by FemiF on October 17, 2013 - 9:18am

Weather permitting, the eastbound lane of Florida Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Orchard Street will be closed for pavement repairs beginning 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2013 through 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2013.

Two detours will be maintained during this project:

Southbound on Lincoln Avenue to Windsor Road, then east on Windsor Road to Race Street, then north on Race Street to Florida Avenue
Northbound on Lincoln Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, then east on Pennsylvania Avenue to Race Street, then south on Race Street to Florida Avenue

The westbound lane of Florida Avenue will remain open at all times.

Your patience is appreciated while this work is underway.

Beslin Street Closure

Submitted by FemiF on August 21, 2013 - 4:37pm

Date:

August 28, 2013 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, Beslin Street from Romine Street to Goodwin Avenue will be closed to one lane of traffic starting Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 7:00 a.m. through Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. for pavement reconstruction.

Through traffic will be permitted during this time but will be restricted to one lane at the intersection of Mathews Avenue and Beslin Street.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.

Gregory Street Closure

Submitted by FemiF on July 9, 2013 - 4:10pm

Date:

July 15, 2013 - 7:00am to July 31, 2013 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, Gregory Street at Illinois Street will be closed to thru traffic from 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2013 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 for removal and replacement of steam tunnel.

There will be no detour.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Mathews Avenue and Eads Street Closures

Submitted by admin on July 9, 2013 - 8:47am

Date:

July 9, 2013 - 8:00am to July 26, 2013 - 5:00pm

Weather permitting, the Mathews Avenue-Church Street Improvement Project will begin construction on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Stage one of construction will close Mathews Avenue from south of Ellis Drive to the north edge of Beech Street and will close Eads Street at Mathews Avenue from July 9, 2013 to July 26, 2013.

Marked detour routes will be created utilizing Ellis Drive, Beech Street, Goodwin Avenue, and Romine Street. All dates mentioned are subject to change depending on weather and work progress. Further updates will follow as work progresses.

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