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 October 26 - October 30 will take place in the following areas.

Oil Seal- PMM Operations - Week 1 - 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, October 26
Sierra Montana Subdivision Unit 1
36th Place, Sage Avenue to east cul-de-sac.
Dana Drive, 36th Street to 36th Place.
Devane Drive, 37th Place to 38th Street.

Tuesday, October 27
Sierra Montana Subdivision Unit 1
36th Lane, Sage Avenue to Akers Way.
Sage Avenue, 36th Place to 37th Place.

Wednesday, October 28
Sierra Montana Subdivision Unit 1
37th Place, Dana Drive to Akers Way.
Devane Drive, 36th Place to 36th Lane.
37th Street, Sage Avenue to Akers Way.

Thursday, October 29
Sierra Montana Subdivision Unit 1
37th Place, Dana Drive to Sage Avenue.
Sage Avenue, 37th Place to 38th Street.
Dana Drive, 37th Street to 37th Place.

Asphalt Patching

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

Sidewalk Concrete Repairs

200 Block of 23rd Street.
La Paloma Subdivision.
Marrs Subdivision.
200 Block of 24th Street.An eastbound lane closure will be in place Tuesday, October 27. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and use caution in the work area.

Alley Maintenance:

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

Other utility projects and encroachment permits

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.

20th Street, 4th Avenue to Arizona Avenue (Aims Companies)
Starting October 14, crews with Aims Companies will rehabilitate sanitary sewer manholes along 20th Street between 4th Avenue and Arizona Avenue. Work will require lane closures, and no-parking areas will be posted along both sides of 20th Street. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late October.

Levee Road and 22nd Avenue (Taylor Engineering)
Starting October 12, crews with Taylor Engineering will perform sewer manhole rehabilitation and installation near Levee Road and 22nd Avenue. Work will require a road closure in the area, with a detour in place. Access to homes and businesses will be accommodated during the work. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs and detours in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late October.

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 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.

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.