City of Urbana Public Works Department

04/20/2026

04/10/2026

HARTLE AVENUE CLOSURE

Hartle Avenue will be closed between East Main Street and East Green Street from 6 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Roto-Rooter will perform work along Hartle Avenue. Access will be maintained to all properties during the project, though no through traffic will be allowed.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project. Please direct questions or concerns to Mr. Lance Merry at 217-384-2342 or [email protected].

04/10/2026

NORTH BROADWAY AVENUE CLOSURE

North Broadway Avenue will be closed from Main Street to East Water Street. Closure will start Tuesday April 14, 2026, at 6 a.m. until Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. Illinois American Water contractors will be performing work along North Broadway Avenue. Access will be maintained to all properties during the project.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project. Questions or concerns may be directed to Mr. Lance Merry at 217-384-2342 or [email protected].

04/09/2026

🚧 Heads up, Urbana! 🚧

The Illinois American Water downtown street construction project is in place as we celebrate the Boneyard Arts Festival—but don’t let that stop you from joining the fun!

🛍️ Local businesses are OPEN and ready to welcome you
🅿️ The parking garage is open, with plenty of additional parking nearby
🚦 Please follow posted traffic signs and detours for a smooth visit

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Access will be maintained to all properties during the project.

Come out, explore, and enjoy all the creativity, shopping, and dining Downtown Urbana has to offer. See you at the Boneyard Arts Festival this beautiful spring weekend!

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Mayor DeShawn Williams

04/08/2026

STREET CLOSURES-UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ENGINEERING OPEN HOUSE

The following streets will be closed to through-traffic from 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, to approximately 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, to accommodate the 2026 University of Illinois Engineering Open House.

• West Springfield Avenue between South Wright Street and South Matthews Avenue
• North Matthews Avenue between West Springfield Avenue and West Green Street

Additional information specific to the event can be found at: https://eohillinois.org/

Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to drive and walk carefully through this area. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation. Please direct questions or concerns to Mr. Vince Gustafson at 217-384-2342 or [email protected].

04/05/2026

Mark your calendar! The next electronics recycling event is Saturday, May 16! Registration is now open at https://ecycle.simplybook.me/v2/

04/02/2026

Spring is a reminder that fresh starts matter 🌷

In that spirit, City of offices will be closed for Spring Day, Friday, April 3, 2026.

We’ll be back refreshed and ready to serve you!

03/16/2026

SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ALONG CUNNINGHAM AVENUE

Weather permitting, the southbound right lane along Cunningham Avenue in (US 45) between East Country Club Road and Kerr Avenue will be closed from 7 a.m. on Thursday March 19, 2026, through July 2026. Feutz Contractors will make sidewalk improvements including reconstructing driveway approaches. Access will be maintained to all properties during the project.

Motorists are encouraged to drive carefully through this and all construction areas. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this project. Please direct questions or concerns to Mr. Adam Shaw at 217-384-2342 or [email protected].

03/15/2026

It's appropriate that this looks like a roller coaster, because , our weather could be crazy to start out the work week.

SET YOUR ALERT SYSTEM IN PLACE AND HAVE YOUR SAFE SPOT READY, JUST IN CASE. Always be WEATHER READY.

Today into Monday, expect temperatures to get below freezing and also expect maybe an inch or two of snow to fall on Urbana. Drive safely, everyone. Road salt loses its effectiveness at single digit temperatures.

MONDAY INTO TUESDAY: Winter just doesn't want to leave us as BELOW ZERO windchill temperatures visit us Tuesday. Dress warmly, fill-up your tank, let your faucets drip, and all warm-bodied creatures stay inside if possible.

By WEDNESDAY it looks to be in the 50s again.

This information has been supplied by the National Weather Service out of Lincoln, IL. Go here to learn more: https://www.weather.gov/ilx/weatherstory

Let's help each other, be kind, drive safely, and remember we're all in this together, !

02/17/2026

🌳🌿 We’re Hiring: City Arborist 🌿🌳

The City of Urbana is looking for a knowledgeable and passionate professional to serve as a City Arborist!

If you’re ready to join an Inaugural Tree City U.S.A. community that cares deeply about our urban forest this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. 🌱

Apply today at urbanacareers.org and grow your career with us!

02/13/2026

Ready to put your heavy equipment skills to work in a hands-on, outdoor role that keeps our community running? Join our team to operate loaders, graders, and more—while building a stable career with purpose and impact.

To learn more, please go to urbanacareers.org/afscme-benefits.