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 a 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 and will require road closure. 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 March 23 – March 27 will take place in the following areas.
Street Asphalt Patching:
Meadowbrook Subdivision.
West Water Street.
Concrete Sidewalk Repair:
Country Estates 6.
Rancho Sereno 4.
Cibola Heights 3.
Streets Crack Seal Repairs:
4th Avenue Extension Walking Path.
Streets Grinding Repair:
San Carlos Subdivision.
Atmar Subdivision.
2nd Avenue from 16th Street to 14th Street.
Streetlight Painting:
Maiden Lane from 1st Street to 3rd Street.
Main Street from 1st street to 2nd Street.
Madison Avenue from 1st Street to Giss Parkway.
1st Avenue from 2nd Street to Orange Avenue.
Giss Parkway from 1st Avenue to Main Street.
Road Striping:
32nd Street from Araby Road to Avenue 8 1/2 E.
Mesa Ave from 32nd Street to 38th Place.
36th Street from Avenue 8E to Santana Drive.
40th Street from Avenue 8E to Mississippi Avenue.
Avenue 8E from 32nd Street to 44th Street.
Cielo Verde Drive from 32nd Street to Paraiso Parkway.
Mississippi Avenue from 40th Street to 42nd Place.
Frontage Road from Avenue 8E to Avenue 9E.
30th Street from Araby Road to Avenue 7E.
Other utility projects and encroachment permits
24th Street, James Avenue (Accurate Excavation)
Beginning March 24, crews will conduct concrete collar replacement on a manhole near 24th Street and James Avenue. Lane restrictions will be in place on the eastbound lane of 24th Street during the work. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late March.
Avenue C, 24th Street to 22nd Lane (Private Contractor)
Beginning February 9, a private contractor will construct a property entrance along Avenue C between 24th Street and 22nd Lane. Work will require lane restrictions on the northbound lane of Avenue C. Drivers are advised to follow traffic control. Work is expected to be completed by late March.
Avenue B, 8th Street to 12th Street (Private Contractor)
Beginning 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.
4th Avenue, 32nd Street (CenturyLink)
Beginning January 6, CenturyLink crews will access manholes to perform utility work at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. Work will require road closures with lane restrictions. Motorists are advised to watch for work zones and follow all posted traffic control. Work is expected to be completed by late March.
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.
Avenue 4E, 36th Street to 28th Street (Private Contractor)
Beginning December 2, a private contractor will install a sanitary sewer main and conduct sewer services along Avenue 4E between 36th Street to 28th Street. Work will require road closures with lane restrictions on 32nd Street. Drivers are advised to follow traffic control. Work is anticipated to be completed by late May.
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.
