THE ROAD REPORT: More closures announced for Champaign-Urbana; plan accordingly

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**The Road Report was republished on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, to reflect new road closures.**

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The Road Report is a helpful resource to keep your travels smooth and trouble-free. All projects are weather permitting.

Sangamon Drive Road Closure (between Western Avenue and Cambridge Drive)

In order to complete a sanitary sewer repair at 1068 Sangamon Drive, Berg Tanks will close Sangamon Drive between Western Avenue and Cambridge Drive. The closure will begin today, Wednesday, September 3, and will reopen on Monday, September 8, 2025, weather permitting.Bradley Avenue Improvements Project (Alpine Drive to Duncan Road)

Garden Hills Phase 3 Project (Garden Hills Drive)

Starting Tuesday, May 27, Garden Hills Drive will be fully closed to vehicular traffic between the south leg of the Paula Drive/Garden Hills Drive intersection through where Garden Hills Drive dead ends just north of the train tracks. During construction through this segment, residents will not be able to enter or leave their driveways. Residents will be able to park on the street where street parking is available, but not within the construction zone. Pedestrian access to all homes will be maintained throughout construction.

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