City of Yuma Road Report, July 30

City Projects

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 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.

City Street Maintenance

City Street Maintenance operations for the week of August 3 - August 7 will take place in the following areas.

Street Asphalt Patching:

San Marcos Villas Subdivision.

Asphalt Crack Seal:

Avenue 8E, 32nd Street to 36th Street.

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

Sierra Montana unit 1 Subdivision.

Saguaro Unit 1 Subdivision.

Concrete Sidewalk Repair:

Trail Estates Subdivision.

Suncrest Estates Unit 2 Subdivision.

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

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.

12th Street, 21st Drive to 22nd Drive (Desert Excavating)

Crews with Desert Excavating will replace a fire hydrant on 12th Street between 21st Drive and 22nd Drive. This section of 12th 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 August 1.

9th Street, 8th Avenue to 7th Avenue (Accurate Corrosion Control/Southwest Gas Corporation)

Beginning July 20, Accurate Corrosion Control/ Southwest Gas Corporation will install a cathodic protection well along 9th Street between 8th Avenue and 7th Avenue. The westbound lane of 9th Street will be closed between 8th Avenue and 7th Avenue, with flaggers directing traffic through the remaining lane. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by early August.

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.