The roundabout at Monument Square will be undergoing some changes in 2019.  Below are updates and a project summary.

Update 7/30/19 – Phase 3 of the project which involved the closure of Scioto Street between Monument Square and Locust Street is nearing completion and is scheduled to reopen on or before Friday, August 16, 2019.  On this date, Phase 4 of the project will begin with the closure of South Main Street between Monument Square and Market Street for 5-6 weeks.  Final resurfacing of the entire project area is scheduled for later this fall.

​Update 7/8/19 – Phase 3 begins and is expected to last roughly 44 days. Crews opened North Main Street and closed Scioto Street. Temporary striping has been placed on North Main Street. Crews also installed detour signage for the Scioto Street closure. Please follow the posted detour.
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Update 7/1/19 – The 100 block of North Main Street is set to reopen July 8th.  The 100 block of Scioto Street will be the next work zone.  See press release 7/1/19  

Update 6/25/19 – The contractor continues to work daily on Phase 2 of the project (North Main Street leg of the intersection).  The water main installation is substantially complete, and the contractor has now started on concrete work, including sidewalks and curb and gutter.  The contractor will continue with these surface improvements in order to wrap up this phase of the project.  On or about July 8th, the contractor will reopen North Main Street to traffic.  After North Main Street is reopened, the contractor will start work on Phase 3 which will involve the closure of Scioto Street from Monument Square to Locust Street.

Update 6/12/19 – Phase 2 (North Main Street leg) is progressing well.  Trench restorations are underway.  The next key component is surface improvements as the north leg of the roundabout approach wraps up.   The contractor’s 41-day posted closure is expected to be used in full to complete the work.  On or about July 1st will be the switchover to Phase 3 (Scioto Street leg).

Update 5/28/19 - Phase 1 is largely complete.  The new truck apron has been constructed around the base of the monument.  Phase 2 started on 5/20/2019 with the closure of North Main Street (US Route 68 North) between Monument Square and Court Street.  Local and state route detours are posted.  As of this date, construction crews are working on the installation of the new water main.

Update 5/6/19 - CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.  Phase 1 begins in the center circle. See the full schedule here. 

​Update 4/25/19 - Mailing to downtown properties and businesses is sent 4/23, releasing the proposed schedule, sequence and detour routes.  It also invites those interested to a public open house Tuesday 4/30 at either 3:00 PM or 7:00 PM.  See letter 4/23/19.  The Urbana Daily Citizen publishes a related press release 4/25.

Update 4/19/19 - R.B. Jergens releases their proposed schedule and plans to begin construction on the center truck apron beginning Monday, 5/6.

Update 4/16/19 - City Council approves True Inspection Services (TIS) of Urbana as the inspection, testing and construction management consultant.

Update 4/2/19 - Coverage of Urbana's proposed roundabout project is seen on  the WHIO Channel 7 evening news 4/1, on the Springfield News-Sun website 4/2 and on the Urbana Daily Citizen website 3/30.

Update 3/26/19 - NPL on behalf of Columbia Gas of Ohio will be performing small gas line relocations at various spots around downtown in preparation for the City’s US 36/US 68 Intersection Improvement Project.  The gas work should begin the week of 4/1.  Public parking areas will be affected as NPL tries to avoid the travel lanes.

Update 3/20/19 - R.B. Jergens Contractors of Vandalia approved by Council as the contractor with the lowest and best bid at a price of $1,808,913.09.

Update 3/11/19 - Rebid date for the US 36/US 68 Intersection Improvement Project (ODOT PID 103793, CHP-US36-14.88). 

Update 2/19/19 - Letters were sent to owners and businesses within the downtown district notifying them of approaching construction and what to expect.

Update 2/7/19 - Bid date for the US 36/US 68 Intersection Improvement Project (ODOT PID 103793, CHP-US36-14.88).  (Note: Project will be rebid.)

The City has obtained funding to make improvements to the Monument Square roundabout (Safety Grant, Small Cities Grant and Urban Resurfacing Grant through ODOT).  This next evolution involves safety improvements such as curbing and a truck apron that will better guide traffic.  Pedestrian safety is a top priority as well.  Center splitter islands on the approaches will provide a "refuge" area for pedestrians in the crosswalk.  Rectangular rapid flashing beacons are planned to enhance driver awareness of pedestrians intending to use the crosswalk.  A concept drawing of the new and improved roundabout is linked below.

​Chamber Annual Dinner to be held September 19
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau invites all community members to celebrate “100 Years of Commerce” with them at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner, Meeting, and Business Expo on Thursday, September 19th beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Champaign Aviation Museum. This year’s dinner will coincide with the very first Chamber meeting held in September of 1919. The Chamber is also compiling a list of all Champaign County organizations and businesses that have been in operation for 100 years or more. Please contact the Chamber with any information that will help ensure an accurate list. The evening will include a business expo featuring Chamber member businesses, silent and live auctions, and a recap of Chamber activities and initiatives in 2018 along with local entertainment.
 
The cost to attend the event is $50 per person, $95 per couple, and $360 for a table of 8. Reservations may be made by emailing [email protected] or by calling 937-653-5764.
 
Nominations for Awards Being Accepted Through August 30
The Champaign County Chamber also is accepting nominations through August 30 for the annual Simon Volunteer of the Year Award, which will be presented during the Annual Meeting. The Simon Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to a person or organization that has significantly contributed to improving the quality of life of Champaign County. The nomination form can be found on the Chamber website. Forms also may be obtained by calling 937-653-5764 or e-mailing [email protected]. 

"The 15th annual Art Affair on the Square will fill Urbana’s downtown with activity on Saturday. Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the juried art show will include the usual white tents under which artists will exhibit, demonstrate, discuss and sell their works."

"Children’s Art Tent There will be a variety of art activities for children of all ages to make and take home. And, children can add their touches to the 2019 group canvas throughout the day. Group pieces from previous years will be displayed in the tent."

"Ohio wineries
A Wine Tasting will include the following three Ohio wineries, with each offering bottles for sale. Commemorative Art Affair Wine Glasses can be purchased.
– Brandeberry Winery
– Dragonfly Vineyard & Wine Cellar
– The Winery at Versailles"
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On June 27th, twenty-seven CloverBuds were loaded onto a bus for CloverBud Day Camp at Camp Clifton. They spent the day experiencing what it would be like to be a camper at 4-H camp while under the supervision of Cloverbud Camp counselors. Their day included going to flags, making crafts, setting the table for meals, dancing, swimming, campfire, and vespers. The favorite parts of the CloverBud Day camp were making ice cream and racing card board boats in the pool.

 CloverBuds participated in the camp wide ice cream making party, where they created homemade ice cream in a bag. After getting all the ingredients in their own bag, the CloverBuds then placed their sealed bag into a larger one filled with ice. Then, the CloverBuds shook their bags until they created ice cream.

The CloverBuds took part in a contest with the 4-H campers while at CloverBud Day Camp too. The 4-H campers built boats out of card board, plastic, and duct tape that would be raced by the CloverBuds in the pool. The CloverBuds used their arms, legs, and sometimes paddles to move their boats across the pool to win the race. After racing the boats, they had free time to swim before it was time to eat dinner and head back home. 
Submitted by Champaign County Extension Office/ OSU Extension Office

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