News

South Mattis Avenue Reconstruction Begins April 13 (Windsor to Curtis)

South Mattis Avenue Reconstruction Begins April 13 (Windsor to Curtis)

The work will be completed under full closure for the duration, from April 13 through December 4, 2026. Photo: Contributed/City of Champaign


CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — On Monday, April 13, construction will begin on south Mattis Avenue from Windsor Road to Curtis Road.
The approximate $8.5M project is being funded by a combination of local funds and Federal Surface Transportation – Urban (STU) funds, administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Planned improvements include upgrading the corridor to arterial street standards with new concrete pavement, curb and gutter, storm sewers, street lighting, on-street bike lanes, and a multi-use path.
The work will be completed under full closure for the duration, from April 13 through December 4, 2026. Generally, neighborhoods and businesses along Curtis Road will still be accessible via Duncan Road or Prospect Avenue.

Recent Headlines

13 hours ago in Trending, World

Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13’s distance record

With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity.

13 hours ago in Entertainment

Man cleared in the killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay could soon be freed

A man who was convicted and then cleared of killing rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC could be freed within days after a judge granted him $ 1 million bond on Monday.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally

Mixed reviews didn't dissuade mass audiences from buying tickets to the "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie.