City of Yuma Road Report, March 26

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 4E, B Canal to 28th Street

The City is replacing a sewer line on Avenue 4E between the B Canal and 28th Street. Work requires road closure in the area. Business access remains available during the work. The project is expected to be completed by early April.

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

Beginning March 2, 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 within the project area between 20th Place and 19th Street, from 8th Avenue to 4th Avenue. Work will require a road closure. Drivers are advised to follow traffic control. Work is expected to be completed by late June.

George Bell Avenue & Claxton Street

A contractor working for the City will work on installing a new water main and street repairs on George Bell Avenue and Claxton Street (near Avenue B and 8th Street) starting February 23. Work will be done in multiple phases. Claxton Street currently has a partial road closure, with access maintained for local traffic only. Drivers are advised to follow traffic control. Work is expected to be completed by late June.

City Street Maintenance

City Street Maintenance operations for the week of March 30 - April 5 will take place in the following areas.

Street Asphalt Patching:

Hillside Manor Subdivision Unit 1 & 2.

Santa Maria Subdivision

Concrete Sidewalk Repair:

Las Casitas.

Ocotillo Desert.

Cibola Heights 1.

Streets Crack Seal Repairs:

1st Avenue from Orange Avenue to Giss Parkway.

Streets Grinding Repair:

Hillside Manor Subdivision Unit 1 & 2.

City Wide Striping:

32nd Street from h Araby Rd to Avenue 8 1/2E.

30th Street from Araby Road to Avenue 7E.

24th Street from West City Limit to Araby Road.

24th St from Araby Rd to. Avenue 9E.

Araby Rd from East Mountain View Place to 26th Street.

Sunset Terrace Boulevard from 26th Street to 27th Place.

Avenue 7E from 24th Street to 24th Lane.

Avenue 7 1/2E from 24th Street to 24th Place.

Avenue 7 3/4E from 24th Street to Olive Ann Lane.

Avenue 8E from 24th Street to Topeka Place.

Otondo Drive from 150 feet north of 24th Street to Forget Me Not Street.

Vista del Castillo Drive from 24th Street to 24th Place.

Avenue 9E from Frontage Road to 24th Street.

28th Street from Avenue 9E to Avenue 10E.

Slurry Seal Operations -

Week 1- 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.

Wednesday, April 1

10th Place, Angus Way to Hereford Avenue.

Hereford Avenue, 11th Place to 10th Place.

11th Place, Portal Drive to Hereford Avenue.

Portal Drive, 12th Street to 11th Place.

12th Lane, 33rd Drive to 37th Drive.

13th Place, 35th Drive to 37th Drive.

Thursday, April 2

Angus Way, 11th Place to 10th Place.

Portal Drive, 12th Street to 11th Place.

Mustang Avenue, 10th Place to 11th Place.

11th Place, Portal Drive to Angus Way.

13th Street, 33rd Drive to 37th Drive.

46th Avenue, 20th Street to 21st Lane.

Friday, April 3

Brahma Lane, 10th Place to 11th Place.

11th Place, Brahma Lane to Brangus Avenue.

Cheshire Drive, 11th Place to 12th Street.

11th Place, Appaloosa Lane to west cul-de-sac.

11th Lane, Palamino Avenue to west cul-de-sac.

11th Street, Palamino Avenue to west cul-de-sac.

Palamino Avenue, 11th Street to 11th Place.

37th Drive, 12th Place to 14th Street.

Saturday, April 4

Brangus Avenue, 11th Place to 10th Place.

10th Place, Brahma Lane to Mustang Avenue.

Palamino Avenue, 11th Street to 10th Place.

10th Lane, Palamino Avenue to west cul-de-sac.

10th Place, Appaloosa Lane to west cul-de-sac.

35th Drive, 12th Place to 14th Street.

12th Place, 35th Drive to 37th Drive.

36th Avenue, 12th Place to 12th Street.

Other utility projects and encroachment permits

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.

24th Street, James Avenue (Accurate Excavation)

Beginning March 24, crews will conduct concrete collar replacement on a manhole near 24th Street and James Avenue. Lane restrictions will be in place on the eastbound lane of 24th Street during the work. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late March.

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

Beginning February 9, a private contractor will construct a property entrance along Avenue C between 24th Street and 22nd Lane. Work will require lane restrictions on the northbound lane of Avenue C. Drivers are advised to follow traffic control. Work is expected to be completed by late March.

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.

Avenue 4E, 36th Street to 28th Street (Private Contractor)

Beginning December 2, a private contractor will install a sanitary sewer main and conduct sewer services along Avenue 4E between 36th Street to 28th Street. Work will require road closures with lane restrictions on 32nd Street. Drivers are advised to follow traffic control. Work is anticipated to be completed by late May.

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.