Urbana, IL – Drivers in Urbana are facing delays tonight after police shut down a major roadway due to a traffic crash investigation.
According to the Urbana Police Department, northbound Cunningham Avenue at University Avenue is closed as of Tuesday, September 10, 2025, at 9:40 p.m. Emergency crews are on scene, and investigators are working to document and reconstruct the crash site.
Police said the closure affects northbound traffic from University Avenue to Airport Road and is expected to remain in place for several hours. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the investigation is complete and the road reopens.
Updates will be provided as more details become available, according to police. Authorities also thanked drivers for their patience and cooperation while crews work at the scene.
Cunningham Avenue is a key traffic corridor in Champaign County, connecting Urbana with access points toward Interstate 74. The closure may affect late-night commuters and local traffic across the Champaign-Urbana metro area.
