City of Yuma Road Report, October 29

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 2 - November 6 will take place in the following areas.

Oil Seal- PMM Operations - Week 2 - Please visit the City of Yuma Website at YumaAz.gov Click on Government then Public Works Pavement Preservation Page.

Notices to the Businesses/ Residents will be delivered by The City of Yuma. Residents please be aware of your watering days.

All streets mentioned below will have full road closures from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm.

Monday, November 2
Saguaro Subdivision 1 and 2
40th Place, Buckthorn Drive to Sunflower Drive.
41st Street, Buckthorn Drive to Sunflower Drive.
41st Road, Buckthorn Drive to Sunflower Drive.

Tuesday, November 3
Saguaro Subdivision 1 and 2
40th Road, Buckthorn Drive to Sunflower Drive.
41st Lane, Buckthorn Drive to Sunflower Drive.
42nd Place, Buckthorn Drive to Sunflower Drive.

Wednesday, November 4
Saguaro Subdivision 1 and 2
Sunflower Drive, 40th Place to 42nd Place.
Cedar Avenue, 40th Place to 41st Lane.
40th Place, Cedar Avenue to Sunlight Way.

Thursday, November 5
Saguaro Subdivision 1 and 2
Buckthorn Drive, 40th Place to 42nd Place.
Sunlight Way, 40th Place to 41st Lane.
41st Lane, Desert Willow Way to Sunlight Way.

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 Subdivision.

Alley Maintenance:

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

Other utility projects and encroachment permits

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. 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.