City of Yuma Road Report, April 9

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.

28th Street, Avenue C to 45th Drive

28th Street will be closed west of Avenue C to 45th Drive for westbound traffic only, and east of Avenue C to 33rd Drive for eastbound traffic only. This work is part of the previously completed traffic signal and intersection improvements at 28th Street and Avenue C. Crews are now installing roadway lighting in the area. Work is expected to be completed by mid-April.

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 in both directions from 32nd Street. Business access remains available during the work. Businesses north of the closure may be accessed via Avenue 5E. Businesses south of the closure may be accessed via Avenue 3 ½ E or Avenue 5E. The project is expected to be completed by early May.

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 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.

20th Street and 20th Place are currently closed from 8th Avenue to 4th Avenue, and a single-lane closure is in place on southbound 4th Avenue from 20th Street to 20th Place. The project will also include closures of 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue, and 5th Avenue from 20th Place to 19th Street. 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 April 13 - April 19 will take place in the following areas.

Street Asphalt Patching:

Hillside Manor Subdivision Units 1 and 2.

Santa Maria Subdivision.

Concrete Sidewalk Repair:

Las Brisas Subdivision.

Citywide Striping Project:

42nd Place, Avenue 6E to Boxwood Avenue.

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

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

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

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

Avenue 6E, 42nd Place to 49th Street.

21st Drive, 32nd Street to 28th Street.

24th Street, 45th Avenue pathway to West City Limit.

Thermoplastic Pavement Markings:

Avenue 6E, 42nd Place to 49th Street.

21st Drive, 32nd Street to 28th Street.

24th Street, 45th Avenue pathway to West City Limit.

Slurry Seal Operations

Week 3- 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 13

20th Lane, 41st Way to 43rd Drive.

41st Way, 20th Place to 20th Lane.

38th Avenue, 22nd Lane to north dead end.

22nd Lane, 38th Avenue to Avenue C.

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

31st Street, 28th Drive to east cul-de-sac.

28th Drive, 31st Street to 30th Place.

Tuesday, April 14

42nd Way, 20th Street to 20th Place.

20th Place, 41st Way to 43rd Drive.

20th Lane, 41st Way to 40th Drive.

21st Place, 41st Way to 40th Drive.

22nd Lane and Avenue C.

30th Place, 27th Drive to 28th Drive.

30th Place, 28th Drive to west cul-de-sac.

28th Drive, 30th Place to 30th Street.

Wednesday, April 15

43rd Drive, 20th Place to 21st Lane.

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

28th Drive, 29th Place to 30th Street.

30th Street, 30th Drive to 27th Drive.

Thursday, April 16

40th Drive, 20th Place to 21st Lane.

21st Lane, 41st Way to 40th Drive.

28th Drive, 28th Place to 29th Place.

17th Avenue, 20th Street to north cul-de-sac.

19th Street, 17th Avenue to east cul-de-sac.

Oil Seal Operations - Week 1

Monday, April 13

38th Place, 34th Avenue to east cul-de-sac.

39th Street, 34th Avenue to east cul-de-sac.

39th Lane, 34th Avenue to east cul-de-sac.

39th Place, 34th Avenue to 34th Drive.

Tuesday, April 14

38th Place, 34th Avenue to west cul-de-sac.

39th Street, 34th Avenue to 34th Drive.

39th Lane, 34th Avenue to 34th Drive.

39th Place, 34th Avenue to Avenue B 1/2.

Wednesday, April 15

34th Avenue, 38th Street to 39th Lane.

34th Drive, 39th Street to 39th Lane.

Thursday, April 16

Avenue 6E, 42nd Place to 48th Street (southbound traffic only).

Friday, April 17

Avenue 6E, 48th Street to 42nd Place (northbound traffic only.)

Other utility projects and encroachment permits

28th Street, Avenue 4E (Private Contractor)

Beginning April 13, a private contractor will install a utility line on 28th Street near Avenue 4E. Work will require road closures in the area. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs. Work is anticipated to be completed by June 13.

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.