City of Yuma Road Report, May 4

City Projects

Road Striping Project

Beginning Monday, March 23, the City of Yuma will conduct citywide road striping to improve roadway safety and visibility. Drivers are advised to use caution, watch for wet paint, avoid driving over freshly painted markings, and follow posted traffic control signs and cones in work areas.

Avenue 8E, 32nd Street

Beginning May 10, a contractor working for the City will remove existing asphalt and replace pavement, concrete curb, striping, signage, and traffic signals on Avenue 8E south of 32nd Street. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by early August.

East Main Canal Multi-Use Path, 16th Street

The City of Yuma Public Works Department is conducting maintenance near the East Main Canal multi-use pathway north of 16th Street. Work will take place on the north side of the 16th Street tunnel next to the pathway. Drivers on 16th Street and users of the multi-use pathway are advised to use caution and follow posted traffic control signs and cones in the area.

Maiden Lane, 2nd Street to 3rd Street

Beginning May 4, Maiden Lane will have a southbound lane closure between 2nd Street and 3rd Street for loading zone improvements. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by mid-May.

Mesquite Avenue, Catalina Drive to Arizona Avenue

Beginning May 11, Mesquite Avenue will be closed for waterline and pavement replacement between Catalina Drive and Arizona Avenue. Work will also require closures on Coronado Avenue, Palmaire Avenue, Del Mar Avenue, and 30th Street, along with partial closures on Catalina Drive and Arizona Avenue. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area.

Friendship Park, 34th Place

Beginning May 4, crews will replace a drain at Friendship Park. Work will require closure of the Friendship Park parking lot off 34th Place, along with a partial lane closure at the intersection of 14th Avenue and 34th Street. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area.

Avenue 4E, 32nd Street

The City is replacing a sewer line at Avenue 4E and 32nd Street. Work requires a road closure in the area. Avenue 4E will be closed in both directions from 32nd Street. Business access remains available during the work. Businesses north of the closure may be accessed via Avenue 5E. Businesses south of the closure may be accessed via Avenue 3 ½ E or Avenue 5E. The project is expected to be completed by early May.

4th Street to 6th Street, 3rd Avenue to 4th Avenue

Beginning March 23, a contractor working for the City will replace sewer lines on 4th Street, 5th Street, and 6th Street between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue. Work will require road closures on all three streets. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. The project is expected to be completed in early May.

20th Street to 19th Street, 8th Avenue to 4th Avenue

A contractor working for the City will install new underground water, storm, and sewer infrastructure, along with asphalt replacement and construction of concrete sidewalks, ramps, and valley gutters in the project area between 20th Street and 19th Street, from 8th Avenue to 4th Avenue.

20th Street and 20th Place are currently closed from 8th Avenue to 4th Avenue, and a single-lane closure is in place on southbound 4th Avenue from 20th Street to 20th Place. The project will also include closures of 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue, and 5th Avenue from 20th Place to 19th Street. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late June.

City Street Maintenance

City Street Maintenance operations for the week of May 11 - May 17 will take place in the following areas.

Concrete Sidewalk Repair:

1900 block of 32nd Street - right lane closure in the eastbound lanes. Please follow posted traffic control signs in the area.

1500 block of 16th Street - right lane closure in the eastbound lanes. Please follow posted traffic control signs in the area.

Citywide Striping Project:

Avenue A, 40th Street to 1st Street.

1st Avenue, 16th Street to 24th Street.

4th Avenue, Catalina Drive to 1st Street.

8th Avenue, 32nd Street to 16th Street.

1st Street, 4th Avenue to Gila Street.

Gila Street, 1st Street to Giss Parkway.

1st Avenue, 1st Street to Giss Parkway.

2nd Avenue, 1st Street to 5th Street.

Madison Avenue, north dead end to Giss Parkway.

Slurry Seal Operations

Week 7- Please visit the City of Yuma Pavement Preservation page for an interactive map showing street-level details and timing.

Notices to the Businesses/ Residents will begin the week before by the Contractor American Paving Preservation.

Residents please be aware of your watering days.

All streets mentioned below will have full road closures from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm.

Follow detour signs for alternate routes.

Tuesday, May 12

13th Avenue, 14th Street to 15th Street.

Las Lomas Street, 14th Avenue to 13th Avenue.

El Descanso Subdivision.

13th Street, 13th Avenue to Avenue A.

13th Avenue, 13th Street to north cul-de-sac.

Santa Maria Way, Arena Drive to 13th Avenue.

Arena Drive, Santa Maria Way to 14th Street.

13th Avenue, Santa Maria Way to 14th Street.

13th Place, Avenue A to west cul-de-sac.

Charro Lane, Rancho Way to west cul-de-sac.

Rancho Way, Charro Lane to 32nd Street.

Wednesday, May 13

14th Street, 14th Avenue to Avenue A.

El Descanso Subdivision.

13th Street, 13th Avenue to 12th Street.

Santa Maria Way, Arena Drive to 14th Avenue.

Rancho Way, Charro Lane to 32nd Street.

Charro Lane, Rancho Way to east cul-de-sac.

Oil Seal Operations - Week 5

Oil Seal Operations

Monday, May 11

Ramos Street, 22nd Avenue to east cul-de-sac.

21st Drive, Ramos Street to north cul-de-sac.

45th Avenue, 28th Street to north dead end.

Tuesday, May 12

Rio Vista Commerce Center.

6th Avenue, 16th Street to 17th Street.

11th Avenue, 16th Street to 17th Street.

Wednesday, May 13

Rio Vista Commerce Center.

Thursday, May 14

4th Avenue Extension Walking Path, 40th Street to 32nd Street.

1st Avenue and 5th Avenue Oil Seal Project

Notices to businesses and residents will be provided by contractor Holbrook Asphalt during the week prior. Each segment of the project will require a 24-hour closure.

Monday, May 11

1st Avenue, 9th Street to Wellington Street.

1st Avenue, 6th Street to Orange Avenue.

Tuesday, May 12

1st Avenue, 12th Street to 14th Street.

Wednesday, May 13

1st Avenue, 12th Street to 10th Street.

Thursday, May 14

1st Avenue, 9th Street to 6th Street.

5th Avenue, 16th Street to 14th Street.

Friday, May 15

1st Avenue, 10th Street to Wellington Street.

1st Avenue, 16th Street to 14th Street.

5th Avenue, 14th Street to 8th Street (center lane only).

Saturday, May 16

1st Avenue, Orange Avenue to Giss Parkway.

5th Avenue, 14th Street to 8th Street (northbound lane only).

Sunday, May 17

5th Avenue, 14th Street to 8th Street (southbound lane only).

Other utility projects and encroachment permits

Avenue 3E, Gila Ridge Road (Accurate Excavation)

Beginning April 30, crews with Accurate Excavation will conduct work on Avenue 3E between Gila Ridge Road and the Interstate 8 ramp. Work will require closure of the right westbound lane on Gila Ridge Road and the right northbound lane on Avenue 3E. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by early May.

Avenue C, 22nd Lane to 24th Street (Private Contractor)

Beginning April 14, crews will work in the area of Avenue C between 22nd Lane and 24th Street. The southbound left lane on Avenue C from 22nd Lane to 24th Street will be closed during the work. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late June.

20th Avenue, 8th Street to 6th Place (Southwest Gas Corp.)

Beginning April 14, crews with Southwest Gas Corp. will complete gas line replacement work on 20th Avenue between 8th Street and 6th Place. Work will require a road closure on 20th Avenue in that area, as well as closures on 7th Street at 19th Avenue and 21st Avenue. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late July.

28th Street, Avenue 4E (Private Contractor)

Beginning April 13, a private contractor will install a utility line on 28th Street near Avenue 4E. Work will require road closures in the area. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs. Work is anticipated to be completed by June 13.

Routine Maintenance, Tree Trimming, and Survey Work (APS)

APS crews will be conducting routine maintenance, tree trimming, and survey work throughout the year in various locations within the City. Motorists are advised to watch for work zones in unexpected areas and follow all posted traffic control.

Fiber optic installations (Allo)

Communications line installations are taking place in areas designated for utility easements in numerous and various locations within the City limits and surrounding vicinity. Motorists are advised to watch for work zones in unexpected areas.