City Projects
Avenue C, 20th Street
The City of Yuma will begin sanitary sewer line repairs at Avenue C and 20th Street this weekend. Work will begin on Monday, April 20, and is expected to be completed by Friday, April 24. During the work, Avenue C will be closed from 18th Street to 22nd Lane, and 20th Street will be closed from 38th Avenue to 41st Way. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area.
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 20 – April 26 will take place in the following areas.
Concrete Sidewalk Repair:
Rio Colorado Estates.
Avenue 8E and 36th Street.
1600 Maple Street.
Citywide Striping Project:
Avenue 5E, 28th Street 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.
Avenue 3E, Gila Ridge Road to 40th Street.
32nd Street, Avenue 3E to Pacific Avenue.
Avenue 2 1/2E, 32nd Street to 24th Street.
Palo Verde Street, Avenue 3E to west dead end.
Engler Avenue, Palo Verde Street to 24th Street.
24th Street, Avenue 3E to Pacific Avenue.
Pacific Avenue, County 8th Street to 32nd Street.
Avenue B 1/2, 38th Street to 40th Street.
38th Street, 34th Avenue to Avenue B 1/2.
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.
Avenue B 1/2, 38th Street to 40th Street.
38th Street, 34th Avenue to Avenue B 1/2.
Slurry Seal Operations
Week 4– 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 20
17th Avenue, 20th Street to north cul-de-sac.
19th Street, 17th Avenue to east cul-de-sac.
10th Avenue, 19th Street to 20th Street.
11th Avenue, 19th Street to 20th Street.
20th Place, 41st Way to 43rd Drive.
41st Way, 20th Street to 20th Place.
Wednesday, April 22
Rancho Way, Charro Lane to Vaquero Lane.
Vaquero Way, Rancho Way to west cul-de-sac.
Vaquero Way, Rancho Way to east cul-de-sac.
Palamino Way, Arabian Lane to north cul-de-sac.
Palamino Way, Arabian Lane to south cul-de-sac.
Pinto Way, 32nd Street to south cul-de-sac.
Arabian Lane, Pinto Way to Palamino Way.
9th Avenue, 19th Street to 20th Street.
19th Place, 9th Avenue to 8th Avenue.
Thursday, April 23
Charro Lane, Rancho Way to east cul-de-sac.
Rancho Way, 32nd Street to Charro Lane.
11th Avenue, 21st Street to Avenue A.
21st Street, 10th Avenue to 8th Avenue.
9th Avenue, 22nd Street to 20th Place.
37th Street, 4th Avenue Extension to 6th Avenue.
37th Place, 6th Avenue to west cul-de-sac.
Friday, April 24
Charro Lane, Rancho Way to west cul-de-sac.
Rancho Way, 32nd Street to Charro Lane.
21st Drive, 25th Street to 27th Street.
Saturday, April 25
21st Street, Avenue A to 11th Avenue.
11th Avenue, 21st Street to 22nd Street.
Redondo Road, Casa Blanca Drive to El Camino Drive.
Siesta Road, Casa Blanca Drive to El Camino Drive.
21st Drive, 25th Street to 24th Street.
Sunday, April 26
Palo Verde Lane, Palo Verde Street to south cul-de-sac.
Brook Street, 22nd Avenue to west cul-de-sac.
19th Street, 22nd Avenue to west cul-de-sac.
Oil Seal Operations – Week 2
Monday, April 20
Avenue B 1/2, 40th Street to 38th Street.
38th Street, Avenue B 1/2 to 34th Avenue.
Tuesday, April 21
27th Street, 4th Avenue to 8th Avenue.
Friday, April 24
Ramos Street, 22nd Avenue to east cul-de-sac.
21st Drive, Ramos Street to north cul-de-sac.
7th Avenue, 1st Street to 2nd Street.
Other utility projects and encroachment permits
Avenue C, 22nd Lane to 24th Street (Private Contractor)
Beginning April 14, crews will work in the area of Avenue C between 22nd Lane and 24th Street. The southbound left lane on Avenue C from 22nd Lane to 24th 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 late June.
20th Avenue, 8th Street to 6th Place (Southwest Gas Corp.)
Beginning April 14, crews with Southwest Gas Corp. will complete gas line replacement work on 20th Avenue between 8th Street and 6th Place. Work will require a road closure on 20th Avenue in that area, as well as closures on 7th Street at 19th Avenue and 21st Avenue. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by late July.
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.
