Portion of Kirby and Prospect to Close for Traffic Signal Repair

Eastbound lane to be shut down for foundation work on Thursday

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The City of Champaign has announced that an eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue at the intersection of Prospect Avenue will be closed on Thursday, February 26 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow Champaign Signal and Lighting to make foundation repairs to the traffic signal mast arm at that location.

Why it matters

Traffic signal outages or malfunctions can pose safety risks to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, so maintaining the infrastructure is important for the community. The closure will likely cause some temporary traffic delays and congestion in the area during the repair work.

The details

Champaign Signal and Lighting will be conducting the foundation repair work on the traffic signal mast arm at the intersection of Kirby and Prospect Avenues. One eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue will be closed to traffic during the repair process, which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 26 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • The lane closure is scheduled for Thursday, February 26 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The players

Champaign Signal and Lighting

The company responsible for conducting the traffic signal repair work at the Kirby and Prospect intersection.

City of Champaign

The local government entity that oversees infrastructure maintenance and traffic management in the city.

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The takeaway

This temporary lane closure highlights the ongoing need for cities to maintain critical traffic infrastructure like signals to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists through key intersections.