City of Yuma Road Report, October 1

City Projects

14th Avenue, 8th Street to 9th Street

Starting September 28, crews will remove existing sidewalk and install new sidewalk and ADA ramps along 14th Avenue between 8th Street and 9th Street. Additional curb and ramp work will take place near Elks Lane. Shoulder work and traffic control will be in place in the area. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use caution. Work is expected to be completed by mid-October.

Avenue A and 16th Street

Starting September 21, crews will begin work to install two bus pull-outs on Avenue A, north and south of 16th Street. The project also includes new sidewalk, curb and gutter, water valve relocation, and signage.

Work will require closure of the right southbound lane on Avenue A south of 16th Street and the right northbound lane north of 16th Street. During the first week, lane closures will be in place from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. and removed each evening. After the first week, the lanes will remain closed during the widening work. The speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph in the work area. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs. Work is expected to be completed by mid-November.

Gila Street, 3rd Street
Crews will be site fencing Gila Street and 3rd Street for the Hotel Del Sol Project. 3rd Street will be closed from Gila Street to Maiden Street, and Gila Street will be closed from Giss Parkway to 3rd Street. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use caution in the area. The road closures will be in place for 12 months.

City Street Maintenance

City Street Maintenance operations for the week of October 5 - October 9 will take place in the following areas.

Oil Seal HA5 Operations - Week 1:
Notices to the Businesses/ Residents will be delivered by the Contractor. Residents are asked to be mindful of watering days.

All streets listed below will be fully closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drivers are advised to follow posted detour signs for alternate routes.

Monday, October 5
Colorado Street, 10th Avenue to 5th Avenue.
Court Street, Avenue A to 4th Avenue.
9th Avenue, 4th Street to 3rd Street.
6th Avenue, 4th Street to 3rd Street.

Tuesday, October 6
10th Avenue, 1st Street to Colorado Street.
9th Avenue, 3rd Street to Court Street.
44th Place, Luane Avenue to Deann Avenue.
Deann Avenue, 44th Parkway to 44th Place.
Cheree Dawn Avenue, 44th Parkway to 45th Street.
44th Place, Avenue 6E to Cherea Dawn Avenue.
46th Lane, Villa Serena Drive to Marlin Drive.
Marlin Drive, 46th Lane to 47th Street.

Wednesday, October 7
6th Avenue, 1st Street to Colorado Street.
8th Avenue, 1st Street to Colorado Street.
10th Avenue, 1st Street to Court Street.
8th Avenue, 3rd Street to Court Street.
5th Avenue, 3rd Street to 4th Street.
6th Avenue, 3rd Street to Court Street.

Thursday, October 8
5th Avenue, 1st Street to Colorado Street.
8th Avenue, 1st Street to Court Street.
5th Avenue, Court Street to 3rd Street.
10th Avenue, 4th Street to 3rd Street.
44th Parkway, Luane Avenue to Cheree Dawn Avenue.
45th Street, Luane Avenue to Cheree Dawn Avenue.
46th Street, Avenue 6E to Villa Serena Drive.
Villa Serena Drive, 46th Street to north cul-de-sac.

Friday, October 9
7th Avenue, 1st Street to Colorado Street.
9th Avenue, 1st Street to Colorado Street.
9th Avenue, 1st Street to Court Street.
6th Avenue, 1st Street to Court Street.
10th Avenue, 3rd Street to 4th Street.
7th Avenue, 3rd Street to 4th Street.

For more information, visit YumaAz.gov and select Government, Public Works, then Pavement Preservation.

Street City Striping and Thermal Plastic:

Avenue 3E, County 18 1/2 Street to County 16th Street.
Avenue 6E, 32nd Street to 40th Street.
40th Street, Avenue 5E to Avenue 6E.

Concrete Sidewalk Repair:

Avenue B, 12th Street to 14th Street.
1775 Palo Verde Street.
4570 18th Street.

Alley Maintenance:

Magnolia Avenue to Avenue A, from Colorado Street to 1st Street.

Other utility projects and encroachment permits

3rd Avenue, 19th Street to 20th Street (Accurate Excavation of Arizona)

Starting September 14, crews will complete water and sewer connections and install a manhole along 3rd Avenue near 20th Street. 3rd Avenue will be closed between 19th Street and 20th Street during the work. Access to businesses and residents will be maintained. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and detours in the area. Work is expected to be completed by October.

Avenue A, Parkview Loop to Palmcroft Drive (Yuma County)

Starting July 27, Yuma County crews will install stormwater lines for the Smucker Park Detention Basin project. Avenue A will have lane restrictions between Parkview Loop and Palmcroft Drive. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use caution in the area. Work is expected to be completed by October.

8th Street and Avenue B, Clifford Way to 5th Street (Southwest Gas)

Starting August 3, Southwest Gas contractors will replace a natural gas pipeline along 8th Street and Avenue B between Clifford Way and 5th Street. Traffic restrictions and possible road closures will be in place during the work. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to continue through December.

West Main Canal Bike Path, Avenue A to Magnolia Avenue (Yuma County Water Users Association)

Starting July 7, Yuma County Water Users Association will begin construction work along the West Main Canal at Avenue A. During the project, the West Main Canal Bike Path will be closed from Avenue A to Magnolia Avenue, and detours will be in place. Path users are advised to use caution and follow posted detour signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by December.

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.