The City of Champaign announced on March 10 that a northbound lane of First Street, between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street, will be closed to allow construction at 101 E. Springfield Avenue. The closure is set for Thursday, March 12, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This temporary lane closure is necessary to support ongoing construction activities in the area. The city said that maintaining safety and access during the project is a priority.
During the closure, one lane of northbound traffic and one lane of southbound traffic will remain open on First Street. Drivers are advised to use caution when traveling through the work zone and to plan for possible delays.
No additional background information or further details about the construction project were provided by city officials.
The city has not indicated whether further closures will be required after this date.
