City of Yuma Road Report
a weekly summary of City projects or encroachment permits issued by the City of Yuma affecting busy streets.
CITY PROJECTS 1st Street, Avenue A
beginning dec. 19, a contractor working for the City will work on the West main Canal Linear Park crossing at 1st Street and avenue a. They will replace wheelchair-accessible ramps at the intersection, and then restriping lanes and crossings. during construction, the right lanes of 1st Street will be closed in both directions, plus lane shifts on avenue a. The linear park path entrance will be closed at this intersection as well. Work is expected to conclude in early February.
32nd Street, East Main Canal
The east main Canal linear park trail crossing at 32nd Street is closed. Pedestrians will be routed east to 15th avenue to use the signalized crossing of 32nd Street there.
a contractor working for the City is constructing improvements to the crossing of the east main Canal multi-use pathway at 32nd Street. Improvements include installing a HAWK beacon and traffic signal, making sidewalk improvements and installing bollards and signage. Work is paused while awaiting delivery of supplies. Project is expected to be complete by late march.
CITY STREET MAINTENANCE
City Street maintenance operations for the week of Feb. 6-10 will take place in the following areas.
Street Asphalt Patching
• magnolia Village.
• Kachina estates.
Concrete Sidewalk Repairs
• Falls ranch.
• Las Casitas.
Street Crack Sealing
• rancho Viejo.
• Ocotillo 3.
• Parkway drive from 14th avenue to the north end of ridgeview drive.
Street Asphalt Grinding
• del Oro estates.
OTHER UTILITY PROJECTS AND ENCROACHMENT PERMITS Avenue B, 1st Street to Augusta Drive (SW Gas)
Gas infrastructure work on augusta drive will cause the right southbound lane of avenue b to closed south of 1st Street to just south of augusta. Work is expected to conclude by early February.
Avenue B, 5th Street (SW Gas)
Through early march, Southwest Gas will replace a gas line along avenue b at 5th Street. Work will prompt lane restrictions, sidewalk closure and a reduced speed limit of 25 mph.
8th Avenue, Oak Drive to Cactus Drive (SW Gas)
beginning Jan. 9, Southwest Gas crews will be repairing a gas leak along 8th avenue between Oak drive to Cactus drive. Work will prompt lane restrictions, sidewalk closures and reduced speed limit of 25 mph. Work is expected to conclude by mid-february.
8th Avenue, Park Lane (SW Gas)
beginning Jan. 9, Southwest Gas crews will be repairing a gas leak along 8th avenue at Park Lane. Work will prompt lane restrictions, sidewalk closures and reduced speed limit of 25 mph. Work is expected to conclude by mid-february.
8th Avenue, Solana Drive (SW Gas)
beginning Jan. 9, Southwest Gas crews will be repairing a gas leak. along Work will prompt lane restrictions, sidewalk closures and reduced speed limit of 25 mph. Work is expected to conclude by mid-february.
Airport Loop, Avenue A to County 14th Street (Yuma County)
beginning Jan. 18, Yuma County Public Works crews will work on guardrail repair at airport Loop between avenue a to County 14th Street. One-way traffic will be directed by flaggers, and work will prompt a reduced speed limit of 25 mph. drivers should seek an alternate route or plan for delays.
Fiber optic installations (Allo)
Communications line installations will take place in areas designated for utility easements in the coming week in the following neighborhoods:
• areas near 12th Street and avenue b, including Country estates, bardeaux Oaks, Galahad manor and the Groves.
• areas south of 12th Street, including rancho Sereno.
4th Avenue, 18th Street to 19th Street (APS)
APS crews will conduct cable repair along 4th avenue from 18th Street to 19th Street. Work will prompt lane restrictions and a reduced speed limit of 25 mph.
Maiden Lane, between 1st Street and 2nd Street (Yuma County)
Through late October, a contractor will be conducting demolition work and right of way utility work. The project will prompt road closure along maiden Lane between 1st Street and 2nd Street. Traffic control will be in place for detour route. drivers are advised to drive with caution.
Avenue 3E, 24th Street to Palo Verde Street (Charter Communications)
Through mid-march, communication line work will prompt lane shifts along avenue 3e from 24th Street to Palo Verde Street. In addition, speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph and sidewalks will be closed.
Gila Ridge Road, Avenue 3E (private contractor)
Through late april, a contractor will perform utility work and road construction along Gila ridge road and avenue 3e. Work will prompt lane restrictions. Traffic control will be in place for a detour route. motorists are advised to drive with caution.