City of Yuma Road Report, April 2

City Projects

Road Striping Project

Beginning Monday, March 23, 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.

Avenue 4E, B Canal to 28th Street

The City is replacing a sewer line on Avenue 4E between the B Canal and 28th Street. Work requires road closure in the area. Business access remains available during the work. The project is expected to be completed by early April.

4th Street to 6th Street, 3rd Avenue to 4th Avenue

Beginning March 23, a contractor working for the City will replace sewer lines on 4th Street, 5th Street, and 6th Street between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue. Work will require road closures on all three streets. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. The project is expected to be completed in early May.

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

Beginning March 2, 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 within the project area between 20th Place and 19th Street, from 8th Avenue to 4th Avenue. Work will require a road closure. Drivers are advised to follow traffic control. Work is expected to be completed by late June.

George Bell Avenue & Claxton Street

A contractor working for the City will work on installing a new water main and street repairs on George Bell Avenue and Claxton Street (near Avenue B and 8th Street) starting February 23. Work will be done in multiple phases. Claxton Street currently has a partial road closure, with access maintained for local traffic only. Drivers are advised to follow traffic control. Work is expected to be completed by late June.

City Street Maintenance

City Street Maintenance operations for the week of April 6 - April 11 will take place in the following areas.

Street Asphalt Patching:

Hillside Manor Subdivision Units 1 and 2.

Santa Maria Subdivision.

Concrete Sidewalk Repair:

Las Casitas.

Desert Oasis.

3400 Block of Avenue 7E.

City Wide Striping:

32nd Street from Avenue 3E Road to Avenue 8 1/2E.

42nd Place from Avenue 6E to Boxwood Avenue.

Avenue 5 1/2E from 44th Street to Terra Bella Parkway.

Terra Bella Parkway from Avenue 5 1/2E to Victoria Way.

40th Street from Avenue 3E to Avenue 6E.

Avenue 5E from 28th Street to 40th Street.

Avenue 4E from 40th Street to north dead end.

Avenue 3 1/2E from 32nd Street to 44th Street.

Avenue 3E from Gila Ridge Road to 40th Street.

Slurry Seal Operations

Week 2- Please visit the City of Yuma Pavement Preservation page for an interactive map showing street-level details and timing.

Notices to the Businesses/ Residents will begin the week before by the Contractor American Paving Preservation.

Residents please be aware of your watering days.

All streets mentioned below will have full road closures from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm.

Follow detour signs for alternate routes.

Monday, April 6

10th Place, Mustang Avenue to Appaloosa Lane.

Appaloosa Lane, 10th Place to 11th Place.

34th Avenue, 12th Street to 12th Place.

12th Place, 35th Drive to 33rd Drive.

33rd Drive, 12th Place to 14th Street.

13th Place, 35th Drive to 33rd Drive.

Tuesday, April 7

11th Place, Mustang Avenue to Appaloosa Lane.

Appaloosa Lane, 11th Place to 12th Street.

46th Way, 20th Street to 21st Lane.

44th Avenue, 20th Street to 20th Place.

20th Place, 44th Avenue to 44th Drive.

44th Drive, 20th Place to 21st Lane.

21st Street, 42nd Avenue to 43rd Drive.

42nd Avenue, 20th Lane to 21st Place.

Wednesday, April 8

46th Drive, 20th Street to 21st Lane.

21st Lane, 46th Avenue to 46th Drive.

44th Avenue, 20th Street to 21st Lane.

21st Lane, 44th Avenue to 44th Drive.

21st Street, 42nd Avenue to 40th Drive.

34th Drive, 24th Street to 22nd Lane.

Thursday, April 9

37th Avenue and 24th Street.

41st Way, 21st Lane to 21st Place.

21st Place, 43rd Drive to 41st Way.

32nd Avenue, 31st Place to 31st Lane.

31st Lane, 32nd Avenue to 28th Drive.

28th Drive, 32nd Street to 31st Place.

31st Street, 31st Drive to 32nd Avenue.

32nd Avenue, 31st Street to 29th Lane.

Friday, April 10

22nd Lane, 34th Drive to 37th Avenue.

27th Drive, 29th Lane to 30th Place.

30th Drive, 29th Lane to 30th Street.

30th Street, 30th Drive to 32nd Avenue.

31st Drive, 30th Street to 31st Street.

31st Place, 28th Drive to 32nd Avenue.

28th Drive, 31st Street to 31st Place.

Other utility projects and encroachment permits

Avenue B, 20th Street (GCE)

Beginning April 2, crews will work on a utilities manhole at the intersection of Avenue B and 20th Street. Lane closures will be in place on both streets during the project. Work is expected to be completed by early April.

Avenue A, 28th Street (Accurate Excavation)

Beginning March 24, crews will install a storm drain at Ray Smucker Park. Work will require closure of the southbound lane on Avenue A near 28th Street. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late April.

16th Street, Avenue C (DPE Construction)

Beginning March 30, crews will remove existing driveway concrete as part of work to install a new turn lane on 16th Street near Avenue C. The eastbound lane on 16th Street will be closed during the work. Work is expected to be completed by late April.

Avenue B, 8th Street to 12th Street (Private Contractor)

Beginning on January 20, crews will conduct sewer work along Avenue B between 8th Street and 12th Street. Lane restrictions will be in place. Drivers are advised to follow traffic control. Work is expected to be completed by early May.

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.