City of Yuma Road Report, November 5

City Projects

Harold C. Giss Parkway and Madison Avenue

Crews will perform manhole rehabilitation and pipeline work near Harold C. Giss Parkway and Madison Avenue. Work will require lane closures, traffic shifts, and a temporary road closure near the roundabout, with detours in place. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use caution in the area. Work is expected to be completed in November.

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 November 9 - November 13 will take place in the following areas.

Asphalt Patching:
21st Street, 4th Avenue to 6th Avenue.
23rd Street and 22nd Drive.
Avenue D, 20th Street to 16th Street.
Airport Loop, Avenue A to 4th Avenue.

Sidewalk Concrete Repairs:
La Paloma Estates.
Sierra Sunset.
17th Street and Riley Avenue.

City Alley Maintenance Program:
3rd Avenue to Madison Avenue, 1st Street to 5th Street.

Crack Seal Maintenance:
Castle View Subdivision 1, 2, and 3.

Other utility projects and encroachment permits

Avenue B, 1st Street to 3rd Street (Private Contractor)
Starting November 4, crews will remove and replace curb, gutter, and sidewalk along Avenue B near 191 S. Avenue B. Work will require closure of the right southbound lane on Avenue B in the area. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use caution. Work is expected to be completed by November 11.

4th Avenue, 20th Street to 21st Street (Private Contractor)
Starting November 2, crews will complete improvements to a commercial property entrance along 4th Avenue between 20th Street and 21st Street. Work will require closure of the right lane on 4th Avenue in the area. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use caution. Work is expected to be completed by late November.

18th Street, 4th Avenue to 3rd Avenue (Shay Oil Company)
On November 10, crews install underground tanks at 1825 S. 4th Avenue. Work will require closure of the eastbound lane on 18th Street between 4th Avenue and 3rd Avenue, with a detour in place. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use alternate routes. Work is expected to be completed on the same day.

24th Street, Avenue 2 ½ E (D&H Electric)
Starting October 29, crews with D&H Electric will install an APS utility conduit along 24th Street near Avenue 2 ½ E. Work will require lane closures on 24th Street, with a reduced speed limit in the work area. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs. Work is expected to be completed by early November.

Various Locations (Southwest Gas)
Starting October 26, crews will perform cross-bore camera inspections of sewer lines for Southwest Gas at various locations throughout Yuma. Work may require temporary lane, alley, or localized road closures depending on the location. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained during the work. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to continue through November 30.

Avenue B and 8th Street (DPE Construction)
Starting October 26, crews with DPE Construction will repair an irrigation pipe near Avenue B and 8th Street. Work will require a lane closure on Avenue B near the intersection, and the speed limit will be reduced to 35 mph in the work area. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs. Work is expected to be completed by mid-November.

Avenue A, Parkview Loop to Solana 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.

Avenue A at 28th Street will be fully closed from Wednesday, November 11, through Friday, November 13, for pavement removal and reconstruction. Elsewhere, Avenue A will remain partially open to through traffic, while Westridge Drive and 28th Street remain closed. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use alternate routes.

Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use caution in the area.

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.