City of Bloomington, IN - Utilities

10/29/2026

Today’s the day! Join the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU), Christopher B. Burke Engineering, and Ratio Architects for the first public meeting about the Clear Creek Corridor Renewal Project.

Learn how the project could help reduce localized flooding, improve water quality, address aging stormwater infrastructure, and create a more natural-looking stream corridor along Clear Creek.

Have questions or ideas? We want to hear from you! Meet the project team, learn more about the work ahead, and share your thoughts as feasibility and design get underway. Your feedback will help guide the project and shape opportunities for the surrounding area.

📅 Today, Thursday, October 29
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 S. Rogers St.

We hope to see you there!

10/26/2026

The City of Bloomington Utilities and Christopher B. Burke Engineering, are hosting the first public meeting for the Clear Creek Corridor Renewal Project this Thursday!

The project will explore ways to improve aging stormwater infrastructure, reduce localized flooding, improve water quality, and transform the existing limestone channel into a more natural-looking stream corridor.

Join the project team to learn more, ask questions, and share your ideas as feasibility and design work gets underway. Your feedback will help guide the project and shape opportunities for the surrounding area.

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 S. Rogers St.

We hope to see you there!

10/21/2026

Project Update: This intersection closure will be in place again from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 22 as the crew works to complete this project.

Beginning Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will complete water main improvements at the intersection of North Lincoln Street and East Sixth Street. To allow crews to safely complete the work, the intersection will be closed to traffic during the project.

The closure is expected to remain in place until 5:00 p.m. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area and are encouraged to seek an alternate route if possible. CBU staff will work to minimize traffic disruptions and maintain access to nearby homes and businesses throughout the project. As with all construction and maintenance activities, the schedule is subject to change based on weather and field conditions.

10/21/2026

Last week we hosted the 2026 Indiana Clean Community Program Annual Meeting at Switchyard Park, bringing together communities and Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) members to share ideas and explore new approaches to environmental stewardship.

The meeting featured updates on stormwater regulations and recycling grant programs, discussions on innovative community projects, and an outdoor tour highlighting green infrastructure found at Switchyard Park.

Special thanks to IDEM and all the Clean Community Program members who joined us, shared their experiences, and are working to make Indiana communities cleaner and more sustainable. We were proud to host and support this important work!

10/20/2026

Beginning Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will complete water main improvements at the intersection of North Lincoln Street and East Sixth Street. To allow crews to safely complete the work, the intersection will be closed to traffic during the project.

The closure is expected to remain in place until 5:00 p.m. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area and are encouraged to seek an alternate route if possible. CBU staff will work to minimize traffic disruptions and maintain access to nearby homes and businesses throughout the project. As with all construction and maintenance activities, the schedule is subject to change based on weather and field conditions.

10/14/2026

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10/08/2026

Beginning Friday, October 9, 2026, at 4:00 a.m., City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will complete follow-up road maintenance related to sanitary sewer work that was recently completed on North Indiana Ave. To allow crews to safely complete the work, a portion of North Indiana Avenue between East Twelfth and East Thirteenth Streets will be closed during the project.

The closure is expected to remain in place until 2:00 p.m. while crews complete the work. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area and are encouraged to seek an alternate route if possible. CBU staff will work to minimize traffic disruptions and maintain access to nearby homes and businesses throughout the project.

As with all construction and maintenance activities, the schedule is subject to change based on weather and field conditions.

10/01/2026

Beginning Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will complete an emergency water main repair on East 10th Street. The work will require the closure of the westbound lane of East 10th Street between North Walnut Street and North Lincoln Street, as well as the closure of North Washington Street between East 10th Street and North Cottage Grove Avenue.

Motorists should use alternate routes and are encouraged to use caution while traveling near the work zone. CBU staff will work to minimize disruptions and maintain access to nearby homes and businesses throughout the repair. As with all emergency repairs, the schedule is subject to change based on field conditions.

09/25/2026

Beginning Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will conduct maintenance work along North Curry Pike in front of the SpartanNash Distribution Center. To allow crews to safely complete the work, the southbound lane and sidewalk of North Curry Pike will be restricted during the project.

The lane restriction is expected to remain in place during daytime hours while crews complete the work. Motorists should use caution when traveling through the area and are encouraged to seek an alternate route if possible. CBU staff will work to minimize traffic disruptions and maintain access to nearby homes and businesses throughout the project. As with all construction and maintenance activities, the schedule is subject to change based on weather and field conditions.

For immediate concerns during the project, please contact CBU's 24-hour service line at 812-339-1444.

09/24/2026

Beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) will close a portion of South Smith Road just south of East Moores Pike while crews replace a stormwater culvert. The closure will be in place overnight from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Motorists should use alternate routes and are encouraged to use caution while traveling near the work zone. CBU staff will work to minimize disruptions and maintain access to nearby homes and businesses whenever possible. As with all construction activities, the schedule is subject to change based on weather and field conditions.

For immediate concerns during the project, please contact CBU's 24-hour service line at 812-339-1444.