City of Yuma Road Report, April 23

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.

28th Street, Avenue C to 45th Drive

28th Street will be closed west of Avenue C to 45th Drive for westbound traffic only, and east of Avenue C to 33rd Drive for eastbound traffic only. This work is part of the previously completed traffic signal and intersection improvements at 28th Street and Avenue C. Crews are now installing roadway lighting in the area. Work is expected to be completed by mid-April.

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 April 27 - May 1 will take place in the following areas.

Concrete Sidewalk Repair:

Citywide Striping Project:

Avenue 3E, Gila Ridge Road to 40th Street.

32nd Street, Avenue 3E to Pacific Avenue.

Avenue 2 1/2E, 32nd Street to 24th Street.

24th Street, Avenue 3E to Pacific Avenue.

Pacific Avenue, County 8th Street to 32nd Street.

Avenue B 1/2, 38th Street to 40th Street.

38th Street, 34th Avenue to Avenue B 1/2.

16th Street, 45th Avenue to West City Limits.

40th Street, Avenue C to Avenue B 1/2.

Thermoplastic Pavement Markings:

Rancho Verde Subdivision Entrance.

Slurry Seal Operations

Week 5- 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.

Monday, April 27

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

Rio Colorado Drive, 4th Avenue to Hermosa Road.

Hermosa Road, Rio Colorado Drive to El Camino Drive.

El Camino Drive, Hermosa Road to Don Carlos Road.

Don Carlos Road, El Camino Drive to Casa Blanca Drive.

Rio Colorado Drive, Don Carlos Road to east dead end.

37th Street, 4th Avenue to west cul-de-sac.

10th Avenue, 20th Street to 22nd Street.

9th Avenue, 20th Street to 20th Place.

Wednesday, April 29

15th Street, 14th Avenue to 12th Drive.

Casa Blanca Drive, 4th Avenue to east dead end.

Hermosa Drive, Rio Colorado Drive to Casa Blanca Drive.

20th Street, 8th Avenue to Avenue A.

Palo Verde Lane, Palo Verde Street to south dead end (east side of the road).

16th Street, 46th Avenue to 45th Avenue.

Thursday, April 30

Hillside Place, 14th Avenue to 13th Avenue.

12th Drive, 14th Street to 15th Street.

15th Street, 12th Drive to Avenue A.

Friday, May 1

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

Palo Verde Lane, Palo Verde Street to south dead end (west side of the road).

40th Street, Avenue C to Avenue B 1/2.

Oil Seal Operations - Week 3

Monday, April 27

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

Rio Colorado Drive, 4th Avenue to Hermosa Road.

Hermosa Road, Rio Colorado Drive to El Camino Drive.

El Camino Drive, Hermosa Road to Don Carlos Road.

Don Carlos Road, El Camino Drive to Casa Blanca Drive.

Rio Colorado Drive, Don Carlos Road to east dead end.

37th Street, 4th Avenue to west cul-de-sac.

10th Avenue, 20th Street to 22nd Street.

9th Avenue, 20th Street to 20th Place.

Wednesday, April 29

15th Street, 14th Avenue to 12th Drive.

Casa Blanca Drive, 4th Avenue to east dead end.

Hermosa Drive, Rio Colorado Drive to Casa Blanca Drive.

20th Street, 8th Avenue to Avenue A.

Palo Verde Lane, Palo Verde Street to south dead end (east side of the road).

16th Street, 46th Avenue to 45th Avenue.

Thursday, April 30

Hillside Place, 14th Avenue to 13th Avenue.

12th Drive, 14th Street to 15th Street.

15th Street, 12th Drive to Avenue A.

Friday, May 1

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

Palo Verde Lane, Palo Verde Street to south dead end (west side of the road).

40th Street, Avenue C to Avenue B 1/2.

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 3E, Gila Ridge Road (Accurate Excavation)

Beginning April 29, crews with Accurate Excavation will perform electrical work on 24th Avenue north of 8th Street. Work will require a lane closure on 24th Avenue. 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.

Avenue A, 28th Street (Accurate Excavation)

Beginning March 24, crews will install a storm drain at Ray Smucker Park. Work will require closure of the southbound lane on Avenue A near 28th Street. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late April.

16th Street, Avenue C (DPE Construction)

Beginning March 30, crews will remove existing driveway concrete as part of work to install a new turn lane on 16th Street near Avenue C. The eastbound lane on 16th Street will be closed during the work. Work is expected to be completed by late April.

Avenue B, 8th Street to 12th Street (Private Contractor)

Beginning on January 20, crews will conduct sewer work along Avenue B between 8th Street and 12th Street. Lane restrictions will be in place. Drivers are advised to follow traffic control. Work is expected to be completed by early May.

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.