City of Yuma Road Report, August 13

City Projects

Gila Street, 3rd Street
Beginning August 6, crews will remove sidewalk and inspect an existing building footing at Gila Street and 3rd Street. 3rd Street will be closed at Gila Street, while lane restrictions will be in place on Gila Street. The adjacent sidewalk will also be closed. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use caution in the area. Work is expected to be completed in August.

32nd Street, Catalina Drive to Arizona Avenue

Beginning June 29 crews working with the City will perform sewer manhole rehabilitation on 32nd Street between Catalina Drive and Arizona Avenue. Work will require a right-lane closure. Drivers are advised to keep left, follow all traffic control signs and drive with caution through the work zone. Work is expected to be completed in August.

Avenue C, 20thStreet to 24th Street

Beginning June 15, an ADOT contractor will install ADA ramps and a HAWK pedestrian beacon on Avenue C and the Central Drain Pathway. Sidewalks on the north and south sides of the Central Drain will be closed during the project. Intermittent partial lane closures will take place on Avenue C between 20th Street and 24th Street. Motorists are encouraged to follow all traffic control signs and drive safely through the work zone. Work is expected to be completed in Sepember.

Mesquite Avenue, Catalina Drive to Arizona Avenue

Beginning May 11, Mesquite Avenue will be closed for waterline and pavement replacement between Catalina Drive and Arizona Avenue. Work will also require closures on Coronado Avenue with access for residents. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area.

City Street Maintenance

City Street Maintenance operations for the week of August 17 - August 21 will take place in the following areas.

Street Asphalt Patching:

Avenue 6E, 32nd Street to 40th Street.

8th Avenue, 16th Street to 24th Street.

45th Avenue, 16th Street to 20th Street.

Asphalt Crack Seal:

8th Avenue, 24th Street to 22nd Street.

Desert Sands Subdivision.

Concrete Sidewalk Repair:

1000 Block of 1st Street. Lane restrictions will be in place.

100 Block of 9th Avenue.

Pacific Avenue, 24th Street to 32nd Street. Lane restrictions will be in place.

Country Club Unit 3.

Townsend Tract, 200 to 300 Block of 17th Avenue.

Edenwood Unit 2, 2536 Parkwood Drive.

Alley Maintenance:

19th Avenue to 23rd Avenue, between 3rd Street and 5th Street.

West Main Canal Bike Path Project:

The West Main Canal Bike Path will be closed for maintenance from Avenue A to Magnolia Avenue. Detours will be in place.

Other utility projects and encroachment permits

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.

28th Street, Avenue C to 33rd Drive (Yuma County Water Users Association)

Starting July 20, Yuma County Water Users Association crews will work on irrigation lines along 28th Street between Avenue C and 33rd Drive. Westbound 28th Street will be closed in the area during the work. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs. Work is expected to be completed by mid-August.

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 be closed between Parkview Loop and Palmcroft Drive during the work. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use caution in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late August.

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.

28th Street, Avenue 4E to Shari Avenue (DPE Construction)

Crews will complete street improvements on 28th Street between Avenue 4E and Shari Avenue, including sewer and water line work, new concrete, asphalt, and striping. Work will require closure of 28th Street in this area. Work is expected to be completed by August.

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.