Since the Florida Avenue Corridor Study was completed in 2022, design has been underway for improvements to Florida Avenue from Wright Street to Hillcrest Street.
The City of Urbana will hold a Public Information Open House regarding the proposed improvements of this project from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 22, 2026, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 701 East Florida Avenue, Urbana. Anyone interested is welcome to attend this meeting.
The meeting will be held in an informal, open-house style format. Representatives from the City of Urbana and Lochmueller Group (the City’s engineering consultants) will be available to talk with you, answer questions, and share details about the project. Rather than a formal presentation, you’re invited to stop by, explore the materials, and have one-on-one conversations with the project team.
Topics will include the purpose of the project, pedestrian improvements, roadway design, right-of-way and easement acquisition, and the anticipated construction staging and timeline. Preliminary plans, environmental information, and aerial exhibits will be on display throughout the meeting for you to review at your own pace.
The proposed improvements include a small amount of right-of-way (28 sq. ft.) and temporary easement (8,180 sq. ft.) from Blair Park, which is owned and operated by the Urbana Park District. These are needed to construct a bus turn-out and relocate an existing sidewalk. Any temporary impacts to the park will be restored once construction is complete, and the project is not expected to negatively affect the park’s use or features. The City of Urbana welcomes your feedback on the proposed use of Blair Park, as well as on the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) plan to make a Section 4(f) de minimis impact determination.
Public comment forms will be provided to allow attendees to submit written questions and comments regarding the project. Written comments can be emailed to projects [at] urbanail.gov (projects[at]urbanail[dot]gov) or dropped off or mailed to the City of Urbana Public Works office at: 706 Glover Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802. Comments received by May 25, 2026, will become part of the public record.
This is a federally funded project, and the Public Information Open House is being held in compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and the Illinois Department of Transportation’s public involvement policy.
If an accommodation is needed to participate in the meeting, please contact the Project Representative listed via phone or email at least 48 hours in advance so that special arrangements can be made.
Find out more about the Florida Avenue Corridor Study and the progress here.