Yuma County Road Report
MARTINEZ LAKE RD / CIP 1.1701 RED CLOUD MINE RD
What’s New: Contractor started construction activities on March 30, 2020. Currently four box culverts are under various phases of construction. Contractor to start grading work on Red Cloud Mine Rd starting week of July 19, 2020. Contractor will commence grading operations on Martinez Lake Rd starting week of August 9, 2020. Flagger and pilot car operations will be in effect during grading operations. Speed limit reduced to 25MPH on Martinez Lake Rd and will be strictly enforced by Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.
General Description
Work is located in the Martinez Lake Area. Work includes roadway improvements to Martinez Lake Rd from the Rural Metro Fire Station at Fisher’s Landing and extending southerly approximately 6.25 miles past Yuma Proving Ground Jump School. Work along Red Cloud Mine Rd will extend from the intersection of Martinez Lake Rd and extend northerly for about 2.1 miles. Road Improvements include grading, paving, drainage improvements (box culverts) and smoothing out the vertical alignment to improve safety and provide all weather access.
• Construction Start Date February 5, 2020
• Estimated Completion Date April 2021
• Bid Award January 30, 2020
• Project Contractor Intermountain West Construction Company
• Construction Cost: $18,327,659.30
Master Schedule:
Earthwork operations on Red Cloud Mine Road completed. Earthwork started on Martinez Lake road. Expect 20 to 30 minute delays. There will be a single lane closure with flaggers and a pilot car will be utilized as needed
The box culvert work will be ongoing on Martinez Lake Road with the current detour in place. Possible one lane closure with flaggers for installation of the HDPE waterline for the pond.
AVENUE B: COUNTY 16TH STREET TO COUNTY 18TH STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 1.0702
What’s New: As part of the reconstruction of Avenue B, Yuma County will be widening five intersections along Avenue B to provide left and right run lanes from Avenue B, the intersections to be improved are: Co. 16th St, Co. 16-1/2 St, Co 17th St, Co. 17-1/2 St & Co. 18th St.
The work includes grading, mill and overlay pavement, installation of new pavement, and curb & gutter, pavement marking and signage, and minor traffic signal work at Co. 16th St.
Master Schedule: Cemex Construction Materials South, LLC is expected to mobilize once utility relocations are completed. For the first phase of work contractor is expected to commence work at Co. 18th St and Avenue B and move north to work at each intersection. Contractor is expected to commence working at Co. 18th St & Avenue B starting July 20, 2020. Work expected to be completed by January 9,2020.
Weekly Schedule:
Cemex Construction: 11/16/2020 to 11/20/2020: Contractor completed pavement overlay & striping along avenue B. Contractor will be working on reconstructing new shoulders, installing street signs and miscellaneous work. No road closures expected during this phase of work. APS:
APS completed relocations as of 8/21 all poles and known utility conflicts.
Century Link:
Century Link completed relocation of their facilities onto the new APS poles on the east side of the road and abandon all existing wood poles along west side of road.
City of Somerton:
City of Somerton completed new waterline at the intersection of Co. 16th St and Avenue B
Road Closures:
Avenue B at Co. 17-1/2 St, Co. 17th St & Co. 16-1/2 St intersection will be closed to thru traffic from 10/26 thru 10/30. Detour will be set along Co. 16th St – Avenue B-1/2 – Co. 18th St.
Motorists are encouraged to follow all traffic control signs.
HIGHWAY 95 AND ENGLER AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, CIP NO. 1.9915(D)
What’s New: A new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Engler Avenue and Highway 95, as part of the signal improvements designated left turn lanes will be provided at all approaches.
The work includes installation of new pavement, turn lanes, raised median, curb & gutter, ADA ramps and driveways, installation of new traffic signal, installation of new street lighting, pavement marking and signage.
Master Schedule:
Contractor mobilized on Monday July 06,2020. For the first phase of work contractor commenced work on south side of intersection. Contractor will me removing pavement, constructing new curb & gutter, driveways and median at intersection. Once this is completed a 2” overlay will be placed and work will shift to the north side of the intersection.
Weekly Schedule: DPE Construction:
11/16/2020 to 11/20/2020: Signal is now operational. Contractor will be addressing miscellaneous items. Lane closures will be in effect during this period.
APS:
09/08/2020 to 10/16/2020: APS completed all relocations. SWG:
09/14/2020 to 09/18/2020: SWG will be replacing gas line at southwest corner of intersection. No road closures expected for this work.
Road Closures:
Road to remain open to thru traffic. Lane closures will be in effect as contractor is working on remaining punchlist items.
Motorists are encouraged to follow all traffic control signs.
CO. 11TH ST & SOMERTON AVE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 1.1505.
What’s New: Yuma County will be conducting safety improvements at Co. 11th Street and Somerton Avenue intersection; the improvements include installing enhanced warning signs, stop signs, centerline rumble strips, transverse rumble strips, street lighting on existing APS poles, speed radar signs and miscellaneous items.
Master Schedule: Contractor has been issued the notice to proceed and is in the process to acquire all materials.
Weekly Schedule:
11/16/2020 to 11/20/2020: Contractor to commence work 1/16/20. No road closures expected during this work.
Yuma County Public Works: 09/21/2020 to 09/25/2020: Yuma County completed pavement overlay along Somerton Avenue, south of Co. 11th St.
COUNTY 15TH ST – AVENUE A INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CIP NO. 1.9915E
What’s New: A new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Co. 15th Street & Avenue A, as part of the signal improvements designated left turn lanes will be provided at all approaches.
The work includes Install
Traffic Signals, Street Lights and Traffic Signal Equipment, widen roadway for Right and Left Turn Lanes and AC Overlay, Remove, replace underground siphon with 36” Diameter C-905 pipe, minor irrigation canal modifications to accommodate new longer underground siphon, widen roadway for Right and Left Turn Lanes and AC Overlay, Sawcut and remove pavement, minor earthwork and grading.
Master Schedule: Contractor mobilized on Monday July 06,2020. For the first phase of work contractor commenced work on south side of intersection. Contractor will me removing pavement, constructing new curb & gutter, driveways and median at intersection. Once this is completed a 2” overlay will be placed and work will shift to the north side of the intersection.
Weekly Schedule:
DPE Construction:
11/16/2020 to 11/20/2020: Contractor expected to commence work the week of November 23,2020.
APS:
10/26/2020 to 11/13/2020: APS to relocate existing poles at southwest & northwest corner of intersection. APS will require temporary road closure to complete transmission line realignment. Message boards will be in place while this is being conducted. Century Link:
10/26/20 to 11/13/2020: Century link will be relocating overheard lines to new power poles and removing old wood poles once APS completes installation of mew steel poles. No road closures expected for this work.
YUMA/MOHAWK VALLEY WORK SCHEDULED 11/16/20 to 11/20/20
GRAVEL ROAD MAINTENANCE:
• Route 1: Ave H to Ave D
• Co 19th St to Co 17th ST
• Route 2: Ave 5E to Ave 12E
• Co 10th St to Co 6th St
• Route 3: Ave 29E to Ave 32E
• Co 12th St to Co 8th St
• Route 4: Ave 43E to Ave 47E
• Co 5th St to Co 1st St YUMA/MOHAWK VALLEY WORK SCHEDULED 11/23/2020 to 11/27/2020
GRAVEL ROAD MAINTENANCE:
• Route 1: Ave H to Ave D
• Co 17th St to Co 13th St
• Route 2: Ave 1E to Ave 7E
• Co 19th St to Co 15th St
• Route 3: Ave 32E to Ave 34E
• Co 11th St to Co 6th St
• Route 4: Citrus City & Tacna Area
SIGN SHOP & SIGNAL MAINTENANCE WORK SCHEDULED 11/16/20 to 11/20/20
SIGN MAINTENANCE:
• Route 1: Ave D to Hwy 95 from Co 18th St to Co 21st St
• Hwy 95 to Levee from Co
18th St to Co 14th St
• Cortez to Levee from Co 14th St to Co 11th St
• Ave C to Levee from Co 11th St to Co 9th St
• Route 2: Fortuna Rd to Ave 11½E from 24th St to N Frontage Rd
• Ave 11½E to Camino Del Sol from 24th St to 28th St
• N Frontage Rd to 28th St from Ave 11½E to Camino Del Sol
• Camino Del Sol to Foothills Blvd from 24th St to N Frontage Rd
• Route 3: Hwy 80 to Co 14t St Southbound Ave 29E to Ave 40E
• Hwy 80 to Los Palomas Rd Northbound Ave 57E to Ave 76E
• S Frontage Rd Southbound Ave 64E to Ave 75E
• Hwy 80 to Co 3rd St Northbound Hwy 95 to Ave 28E
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:
• Main St & Piceno Dr
• Ave D & Co 11th St
• Ave C & Co 14th St
• Ave F & Co 23rd St
• Ave 4E & Co 14th St
• Co 5th St & Ave B
• Main St & Co 22nd St
• Main St & Urtuzuastequi Dr
• Co 19th St & Ave B
• Co 19th St & Hwy 95
• Co 14th St & Hwy 95
• Hwy 95 & Cocopah Entrance
• Archibald & Urtuzuastequi Dr
SIGN SHOP & SIGNAL MAINTENANCE WORK SCHEDULED (11/23/2020 to 11/27/2020)
SIGN MAINTENANCE:
• Route 1: Magnolia Ave to Levee from Co 9th St to Co 1st St
• Pacific Ave to Ave 5E from Co 10th St to Co 12th St
• Ave B to Hwy 95 from Co
19th St to Co 15th St
• Ave B to Ave 3E from Co 19th St to Co 14th St
• Route 2: S Fortuna Rd to Ave 11½E from 24th St to N Frontage Rd
• Ave 11½E to Camino Del Sol from 24th St to 28th St
• N Frontage Rd to 28th St from 11½ to Camino Del Sol
• Camino Del Sol to Foothills Blvd from 24th St to N Frontage Rd
• Route 3: Hwy 80 to Co 14th St Southbound Ave 29E to Ave 40E
• Hwy 80 to Los Palomas Rd Northbound Ave 57E to Ave 76E
• S Frontage Rd Southbound Ave 64E to Ave 75E
• Hwy 80 to Co 3rd St Northbound Hwy 95 to Ave 28E
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:
• Ave 3E & Co 15th St
• Main St & Cesar Chavez
• W Brooks & Cesar Chavez
• Hwy 95 & Co 15th St
• Co 14th St & Ave 5E
• Payson Dr & S Frontage Rd
• Fry’s entrance & S Frontage Rd
• Fortuna Rd & 35th Pl
• Fortuna Rd & 40th St
• Foothills Blvd & 38th St
• Foothills Blvd & 48th St