Saint Mary’s Road To Close Between Neil Street And Oak Street In Champaign

Press release from the City of Champaign:

On Monday, March 15, Stark Excavating, Inc. will close Saint Mary’s Road between Neil Street and Oak Street to facilitate the reconstruction of this entire section of Saint Mary’s Road. Oak Street will be one-way NB at its intersection with Saint Mary’s Road; construction delays should be expected.

In addition to the pavement and storm sewer improvements, the project includes a new sidewalk connection with pedestrian lighting along the north side of Saint Mary’s Road to Neil Street and a new pedestrian crossing of Neil Street on the north leg of the intersection.

Saint Mary’s Road will remain closed until the roadway improvements are completed. The street will be re-opened to traffic no later than August 14, 2021.

The Saint Mary’s Road Project is a cooperative project between the University of Illinois and the City of Champaign.

The City of Champaign appreciates the cooperation and patience of property owners, residents, and visitors of the University of Illinois campus area during this important project.

This press release was produced by the City of Champaign. The views expressed here are the author’s own.