​On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project (MCORE) will begin reconstructing the intersection of Wright Street and Green Street, weather permitting.

Starting April 1, 2020 the intersection of Wright Street and Green Street will be closed to east-west through traffic to allow for the reconstruction of the pavement within the intersection. The alternate route for Green Street traffic traveling across Wright Street is to use Goodwin Avenue and Fourth Street to either Springfield Avenue or University Avenue.

Some key pieces of information related to vehicle and pedestrian access at the intersection during this phase of the work are highlighted below:

· Wright Street will be one-way SB between Green and John Streets.

· EB traffic on Green Street will be required to turn either NB or SB onto Wright Street.

· Pedestrian access will be maintained across Wright Street on either the north or south side of the intersection. In the interest of pedestrian safety, which side will change depending on the construction activities taking place.

During this phase of construction, it is highly recommended that vehicles seek alternate routes when traveling through this area of campus. Access to businesses will be maintained during the construction. The work will take several weeks to complete.

The City of Champaign appreciates the cooperation and patience of property owners, residents, and visitors of the Campustown area during this important project. Additional updates will be provided as the project progresses.

MCORE Project 4 – Temporary Closure of the Intersection of Wright & Green
(Wright Street and Green Street)
 
On Monday, March 16, 2020, the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project (MCORE) will begin construction on Wright Street from Green Street north to Springfield Avenue. 
 
During the week of March 16, 2020 to March 22, 2020 the intersection of Wright Street and Green Street will be closed to all traffic to facilitate the installation of water main.  The intersection is anticipated to be re-opened by Monday morning, March 23. The alternate route for Green Street traffic traveling across Wright Street is to use Goodwin Avenue and Fourth Street to either Springfield Avenue or University Avenue. 
 
Work will also begin on the east half of Wright Street between Green Street and Springfield Avenue and continue throughout the spring semester. This will result in several traffic pattern changes north of Green Street.  A few key items are highlighted below; please see the attached traffic route exhibit for more details.

• Wright Street will be one-way NB between Green Street and Stoughton Street.
• The sidewalk along the east side of Wright Street will be closed between Green Street and Springfield Avenue.
• Pedestrian access across Wright Street to the Engineering Quad will be maintained at Healey Street.
• Healey Street will be changed to two-way traffic.

 
During this phase of construction, it is highly recommended that vehicles seek alternate routes when traveling through this area of campus.
 
The City of Champaign appreciates the cooperation and patience of property owners, residents, and visitors of the Campustown area during this important project.  Additional updates will be provided as the project progresses. For additional information visit www.mcoreproject.com.