City of Yuma Road Report, October 8

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.

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 12 - October 18 will take place in the following areas.

Oil Seal HA5 Operations - Week 2:
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 12
42nd Place, Avenue 8E to Ponderosa Trail.
Ponderosa Trail, 42nd Place to 43rd Lane.
44th Lane, Cedar Avenue to Ponderosa Trail.
45th Place, Cedar Avenue to Desert Willow Way.
42nd Lane, Desert Willow Drive to Sunflower Drive.
36th Road, Desert Sky Drive to Brianna Drive.
Brianna Drive, 37th Street to 36th Road.
Falcon Drive, 37th Street to 37th Lane.

Tuesday, October 13
45th Place, Max Avenue to Cheree Dawn Avenue.
Lora Lee Avenue, 45th Place to south end cul-de-sac.
Deann Avenue, 45th Place to south end cul-de-sac.
Cheree Dawn Avenue, 45th Place to 45th Street.
47th Street, Villa Serena Drive to west end cul-de-sac.
Villa Serena Drive, 47th Street to south end pavement break.
5th Avenue, 1st Street to Court Street.
10th Avenue, Court Street to 3rd Street.
8th Avenue, 3rd Street to 4th Street.

Wednesday, October 14
Cedar Avenue, 42nd Place to 43rd Lane.
Desert Willow Way, 42nd Place to 40th Road.
44th Place, Ponderosa Trail to Cedar Avenue.
Desert Willow Way, 44th Lane to 45th Place.
43rd Lane, Desert Willow Way to Sunflower Drive.
Luane Avenue, 44th Place to 44th Street.
Max Avenue, 45th Place to south end cul-de-sac.
Villa Serena Drive, 46th Street to 47th Street.
41st Street, Hinkley Drive to Cactus Wren Way.

Thursday, October 15
42nd Lane, Cedar Avenue to Ponderosa Trail.
43rd Lane, Cedar Avenue to Ponderosa Trail.
Cedar Avenue, 44th Place to 44th Lane.
Desert Willow Way, 40th Street to 40th Road.
Desert Sky Drive, 37th Street to 36th Lane.
Sparrow Drive, Oriole Drive to 34th Lane.
Crow Lane, Sparrow Drive to north end cul-de-sac.
37th Place, Eagle Drive to Falcon Drive.
40th Lane, Hinkley Drive to Cactus Wren Way.
41st Place, Hinkley Drive to Cactus Wren Way.

Friday, October 16
Ponderosa Trail, 44th Place to 45th Street.
44th Lane, Cedar Avenue to Desert Willow Way.
Buckthorn Drive, 42nd Lane to 43rd Lane.
43rd Place, Sunflower Drive to Buckthorn Drive.
35th Street, Paraiso Parkway to Blue Grouse Drive.
Blue Grouse Drive, 35th Place to 34th Lane.
35th Place, Blue Grouse Drive to Sparrow Drive.
Eagle Drive, 36th Street to 37th Lane.
37th Lane, Eagle Drive to Falcon Drive.
40th Place, Hinkley Drive to Cactus Wren Way.
Hinkley Drive, 40th Lane to 40th Place.
41st Street, Hinkley Drive to Cactus Wren Way.

Saturday, October 17
44th Street, Avenue 8E to driveway entrance to Desert View Villas.
Desert Willow Way, 43rd Lane to 44th Lane.
45th Place, Max Avenue to Bennie Avenue.
Bennie Avenue, 45th Place to south end pavement break.
Luane Avenue, 45th Place to 44th Place.

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

Asphalt Patching:
Hacienda Estates, 17th Avenue to 18th Avenue, between 24th Street and 30th Street.

Street City Striping and Thermal Plastic:

Crews will apply thermoplastic stop bars at each location following completion of scheduled oil seal operations.

Concrete Sidewalk Repair:

Ocotillo Subdivision:

6245 41st Lane.

6258 41st Place.

4100 Block of Jojoba.

Alley Maintenance:

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

Other utility projects and encroachment permits

Avenue 9E at Union Pacific Railroad Crossing near Araby Blaisdell Road (Union Pacific Railroad)

Starting October 15, crews with Demo Unlimited, Inc. will complete roadway and railroad crossing improvements on Avenue 9E at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing near Araby Blaisdell Road. Avenue 9E will be closed at the railroad crossing during the work, with a detour in place. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and detours in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late October.

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 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. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use caution in the area. Work is expected to be completed by November.

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.