CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Starting next week, a portion of Garden Hills Drive will be fully closed to traffic due to construction.

On May 27, the street will be shut down between the south leg of the Paula Drive/Garden Hills Drive intersection through where Garden Hills Drive dead ends just north of the train tracks. During construction through this area, residents will not be able to enter or leave their driveways.

However, residents will be able to park on the street where street parking is available, but not within the construction zone. Pedestrian access to all homes will be maintained throughout the construction.

This work is expected to last six-to-eight weeks but is weather dependent, meaning it could be delayed in the event of inclement weather. Additionally, more lane and/or road closures will be announced throughout the phases of the project.

Drivers are asked to use alternate routes to avoid the road closure. All 2025 City Engineering Division projects can be found on the city’s Construction Projects website.