Category: Green Street - MCORE Project

MCORE Project 4 - Traffic Changes and Closures on Wright Street

9/17/2019

MCORE Project 4 – Traffic Pattern Changes and Closures (Wright Street, Chalmers Street, Daniel Street, John Street)

On Monday, September 23, the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project (MCORE) will change over from working on the east half of Wright Street to working on the west half of Wright Street.

This will result in several traffic pattern changes. A few key items are highlighted below; please see the attached traffic pattern exhibit for more details.

· John Street, Daniel Street and Chalmers Street will be closed to vehicular traffic at Wright Street.

· Pedestrian access across Wright Street will be maintained at each location.

· Wright Street will be one-way NB with traffic utilizing the new Wright Street pavement.

· There will be new parking restrictions on John Street, Daniel Street, and Chalmers Street to allow access to buildings within the block between Sixth Street and Wright Street.

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.

MCORE Project 2 - Campustown Entryway Sign

9/12/2018

MTD Presents - Bike Box Safety Rap

8/30/2018

Here’s a fun Bike Box Rap video one of the MTD summer interns worked on in regards to the Bike Boxes.

MCORE Project Feature: Two-Stage Left-Turn Boxes

8/21/2018

The MCORE Project recently saw the installation of a new feature to the Champaign-Urbana and Campus Community - Two-Stage Left-Turn Boxes. Watch this featured clip "On Two Wheels" produced by the City of Urbana.

MCORE Project Update - Project 2 (Green Street, Champaign)

4/19/2018

The below map depicts current and upcoming project work along Green Street in Champaign. Click on the below image to view a more hi-res image.

MCORE Project Update - Project 1 (Green St. - Urbana)

3/15/2018

The north half of Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue will be closed to westbound traffic starting 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2018, until further notice. Westbound Green Street traffic will use a marked detour route via Springfield Avenue. Eastbound Green Street traffic will use the south half of the street. Northbound and southbound traffic will be maintained at all times at the Goodwin Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue, intersections with Green Street. If possible, through traffic is encouraged to use University Avenue or Florida Avenue instead of using Green Street during construction. Periodic lane closures on Lincoln Avenue north and south of Green Street and on Lincoln Avenue east of Lincoln Avenue to Busey Avenue may also occur during this time period. The sidewalks on the south side of Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue will remain open to pedestrians. Pedestrian access for the CUMTD bus stop system will be available at bus stops provided on Springfield Avenue and Goodwin Avenue in the vicinity of the project. CUMTD buses will not be using Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue at this time. We appreciate the patience and cooperation of the public during construction of this project. Further information about this project can be found on the City website at http://www.urbanaillinois.us/MCOREProject1

MCORE Project Update - Project 1 (Green St. - Urbana)

3/2/2018

Starting Tuesday March 6, Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue will be one-way eastbound.

The north half of Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue will be closed starting at 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 6 until further notice. Westbound Green Street traffic will use a marked detour route via Springfield Avenue. Eastbound Green Street traffic will use the south half of the street. Northbound and southbound traffic will be maintained at all times at the Goodwin Avenue and Lincoln Avenue intersections with Green Street. If possible, through traffic is encouraged to use University Avenue or Florida Avenue instead of Green Street during construction.

Periodic lane closures on Lincoln Avenue north and south of Green Street and on Lincoln Avenue east of Lincoln avenue to Busey Avenue may also occur during this time period.

The sidewalks on the south side of Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue will remain open to pedestrians. Pedestrian access for the CUMTD bus stop system will be available at bus stops provided on Springfield Avenue and Goodwin Avenue in the vicinity of this project. CUMTD buses will not be using Green Street from Goodwin Avenue to Lincoln Avenue at this time.

The Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project (MCORE) will improve access for all modes of transportation on the University of Illinois campus and direct connections to downtown Urbana and Champaign. The project is fundedin part by a Federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

MCORE Project Construction Work to Restart on March 5

2/27/2018

On Monday, March 5 work will begin on the 2018 phases of the MCORE Project including:

Construction on Third St. - north and south of Green St.
Green St. will remain open to vehicular traffic, however work will occur on the sidewalks on Green St. between Second St. and Third St.
Landscaping and other miscellaneous work will occur along Green St. between Neil St. and Second St.
Construction will also begin at the intersection of White Street and Fourth Street. There will be a closure of the east half of the intersection, allowing for only one-way traffic southbound. After the east half is complete, construction will occur on the west half.

Upcoming work scheduled to begin May 14 (after Commencement). More details will follow:

Construction on Green St. from Third St. to Fourth St.
Construction on Wright St. from White St. to Springfield Ave.

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

MCORE Project 1 (Urbana) Update

2/21/2018

Traffic signal work at the intersection of Lincoln Ave. and Green St. began today. The work is expected to last through Friday, February 23, 2018 - weather dependent. The traffic signals are being replaced. During the daytime, the intersection will act as a four-way stop controlled intersection. Message boards will be installed north and south of the intersection alerting motorists of the stop signs. Delays to motorists near the intersection can be expected while this work is occurring. The traffic signals are expected to be operational each evening. Pedestrian access through this location will be maintained at all times.

Green Street Reopening & Temporary Closure Announcement

12/14/2017

On Friday, December 15, 2017 (by 3:30 p.m.), the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement Project (MCORE) will reopen Green Street between Neil Street and Fourth Street. Some construction activities will occur over the winter and into 2018 as temperatures allow. This work includes: street lighting; streetscape items such as pavers in parkway, bike loops, and landscaping; and permanent pavement markings. Some of this work may require lane closures, however two-way traffic will be maintained. This will allow access on Green Street from Neil Street to Lincoln Avenue

On Wednesday, December 20, 2017 Duce Construction will CLOSE Green Street at the railroad viaduct, in order to install the gateway signage at the viaduct. This closure will begin at 7:00a.m. and the street will reopen by 12:00p.m.
Businesses are open during construction and access to properties will be maintained via alternative routes.

The City of Champaign and the MCORE Project Partners, appreciate the cooperation and patience of property owners, residents, and visitors of the Campustown area during this important project.