City Projects

Road Striping Project

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.

Giss Parkway, Madison Avenue to 2nd Avenue

Beginning May 18, an ADOT contractor will install ADA ramps and a HAWK pedestrian beacon on Giss Parkway between Madison Avenue and 1st Avenue.

Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Giss Parkway will be closed between Madison Avenue and 1st Avenue during the project. Intermittent partial and full lane closures will take place on Giss Parkway between Madison Avenue and 2nd Avenue. Work is expected to be completed by early July.

Motorists are encouraged to follow all traffic control signs and drive safely through the work zone.

24th Street, 4th Avenue to 8th Avenue

Beginning May 18, an ADOT contractor will install ADA ramps and a HAWK pedestrian beacon on 24th Street and 6th Avenue.

Sidewalks on the north and south sides of 24th Street will be closed between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue during the project. Intermittent partial lane closures will take place on 24th Street between 4th Avenue and 8th Avenue. Work is expected to be completed by early July.

Motorists are encouraged to follow all traffic control signs and drive safely through the work zone.

Avenue 8E, 32nd Street

Beginning May 10, a  contractor working for the City will remove existing asphalt and replace pavement, concrete curb, striping, signage, and traffic signals on Avenue 8E south of 32nd Street. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by early August.

East Main Canal Multi-Use Path, 16th Street

The City of Yuma Public Works Department is conducting maintenance near the East Main Canal multi-use pathway north of 16th Street. Work will take place on the north side of the 16th Street tunnel next to the pathway. Drivers on 16th Street and users of the multi-use pathway are advised to use caution and follow posted traffic control signs and cones in the area.

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.

Friendship Park, 34th Place

Beginning May 4, crews will replace a drain at Friendship Park. Work will require closure of the Friendship Park parking lot off 34th Place, along with a partial lane closure at the intersection of 14th Avenue and 34th Street. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area.

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 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 May 18 – May 24 will take place in the following areas.

Concrete Sidewalk Repair:

1500 Block of 16th Street - City of Yuma crews will perform concrete repairs on 16th Street in front of La Fuente Inn & Suites. The eastbound right lane will be closed during the work. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area.

Citywide Striping Project:

Avenue A, 40th Street to 1st Street.

1st Avenue, Giss Parkway to 24th Street.

4th Avenue, Catalina Drive to 1st Street.

8th Avenue, 32nd Street to 16th Street.

1st Street, 4th Avenue to Gila Street.

Gila Street, 1st Street to Giss Parkway.

1st Avenue, 1st Street to Giss Parkway.

2nd Avenue, 1st Street to 5th Street.

Madison Avenue, north dead end to Giss Parkway.

24th Street, 4th Avenue to Avenue B.

14th Avenue, 8th Street to 24th Street.

20th Street, Avenue B to east dead end.

5th Avenue, 16th Street to 8th Street.

Other utility projects and encroachment permits

20th Avenue, 7th Street to 6th Place (Private Contractor)

On May 18, crews will replace a gas line on 20th Avenue between 7th Street and 6th Place. Work will require a road closure on 20th Avenue in that area. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area.

24th Street, Avenue 2 1/2E to Avenue 3E (Nicklaus Engineering)

Crews will connect fire and irrigation lines into the main water line on 24th Street between Avenue 2 1/2E and Avenue 3E. Work will require partial lane closures in both directions. Drivers are advised to follow posted traffic control signs in the area. Work is expected to be completed by mid-May.

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.

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.