City of Yuma Road Report, June 11

City Projects

Road Striping Project

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.

Redondo Avenue, Giss Parkway to Interstate 8 eastbound ramps

Starting June 8, a private contractor working with the City will install a water distribution line from 5th Street and Gila Street to Redondo Center Drive. Work will require closure of Redondo Center Drive between Giss Parkway and the Interstate 8 eastbound ramps. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and detour signage in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late June.

Giss Parkway, Madison Avenue to 2nd Avenue

Beginning May 18, an ADOT contractor will install ADA ramps and a HAWK pedestrian beacon on Giss Parkway between Madison Avenue and 1st Avenue.

Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Giss Parkway will be closed between Madison Avenue and 1st Avenue during the project. Intermittent partial and full lane closures will take place on Giss Parkway between Madison Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Work is expected to be completed by early July.

Motorists are encouraged to follow all traffic control signs and drive safely through the work zone.

24th Street, 4th Avenue to 8th Avenue

Beginning May 18, an ADOT contractor will install ADA ramps and a HAWK pedestrian beacon on 24th Street and 6th Avenue.

Sidewalks on the north and south sides of 24th Street will be closed between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue during the project. Intermittent partial lane closures will take place on 24th Street between 4th Avenue and 8th Avenue. Work is expected to be completed by early July.

Motorists are encouraged to follow all traffic control signs and drive safely through the work zone.

Avenue 8E, 32nd Street

Beginning May 10, a contractor working for the City will remove existing asphalt and replace pavement, concrete curb, striping, signage, and traffic signals on Avenue 8E south of 32nd Street. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by early August.

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 Catalina Drive, Coronado Avenue, Palmaire Avenue, Del Mar Avenue, and 30th Street, along with partial closures on Arizona Avenue. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area.

Avenue 4E, 32nd Street

The City is replacing a sewer line at Avenue 4E and 32nd Street. Work requires a road closure in the area. Avenue 4E will be closed north of 32nd Street. Business access remains available during the work. Businesses north of the closure may be accessed via Avenue 5E. The project is expected to be completed by the end of June.

20th Street to 19th Street, 8th Avenue to 4th Avenue

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 in the project area between 20th Street and 19th Street, from 8th Avenue to 4th Avenue. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late June.

City Street Maintenance

City Street Maintenance operations for the week of June 15 - June 19 will take place in the following areas.

Street Asphalt Patching:

Vista del Sol Subdivision.

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

Asphalt Crack Seal:

24th Street, Araby Road to Avenue 9E.

Vista del Sol Subdivision.

Asphalt Grinding:

24th Street, Araby Road to Avenue 9E.

Vista del Sol Subdivision.

Concrete Sidewalk Repair:

500 Block of Country Club Drive.

La Paloma Estates.

Citywide Striping Project:

Avenue C, 8th Street to 32nd Street.

Avenue D, 16th Street to 24th Street.

8th Street, Avenue B to 4th Avenue.

Avenue B, 32nd Street to Country Lane.

Traffic Signal Upgrade:

County 14th Street and Avenue 3E.

Intersection upgrades will take place June 18 and June 19. During this time, the intersection signal will be dark. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs through the intersection.

Other utility projects and encroachment permits

8th Avenue, 24th Street to 25th Street (Private Contractor)

Starting June 22, crews will widen the outside southbound lane on 8th Avenue between 24th Street and 25th Street. Work will require closure of the outside southbound lane during construction. Work is expected to be completed by mid-July.

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 late July.

Giss Parkway, 1st Avenue Madison Avenue (Aims Companies)

Starting June 15, crews will rehabilitate four sewer manholes on Giss Parkway between 1st Avenue and Madison Avenue. Work will require closure of the eastbound inside lanes on Giss Parkway, closure of the entrance to Madison Avenue from Giss Parkway, and restricted parking on 1st Avenue. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late June.

Arizona Avenue, 32nd Street (Taylor Engineering)

Beginning June 1, crews with Taylor Engineering will perform sewer manhole rehabilitation work at Arizona Avenue and 32nd Street, as well as at various locations along the Colorado River Interceptor and Yuma Valley Levee corridor. Work will require lane closures and nighttime road closures. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by early June.

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

Beginning April 14, crews will work in the area of Avenue C between 22nd Lane and 24th Street. The southbound left lane on Avenue C from 22nd Lane to 24th Street will be closed during the work. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late June.

20th Avenue, 8th Street to 6th Place (Southwest Gas Corp.)

Beginning April 14, crews with Southwest Gas Corp. will complete gas line replacement work on 20th Avenue between 8th Street and 6th Place. Work will require a road closure on 20th Avenue in that area, as well as closures on 7th Street at 19th Avenue and 21st Avenue. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late July.

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.

Heads Up, Drivers!

Work on Redondo Avenue between Giss Parkway and the Interstate 8 eastbound ramps is scheduled to begin June 8.

Redondo Center Drive will be closed in the area while a water distribution line is installed. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and detour signage.

Read more in this week's Road Report: https://www.yumaaz.gov/Home/Components/News/News/2513/308

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