Fall pavement preservation program to begin Oct. 30

City of Yuma says slurry and oil seal work will cause temporary street closures

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The City of Yuma's next application of slurry, oil seal, and chip seal will begin on Monday, October 30, and will impact major roadways and subdivisions for about one month.

The Public Works Department administers the slurry seal program which is designed to add at least five years of life to the streets where it is applied.

Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there will be some weekend work to minimize the impact on busier streets, said the City of Yuma.

Public Works administers surface treatments twice a year such as the Spring and Fall to keep the city's roadways in good condition and to extend its lifespan.

The City of Yuma said surface treatments include oil, slurry, and chip sealants.

Even though lane and street closures may cause temporary inconveniences, once completed, the roadways will look better, have an extended life span, and be safer for drivers, said the City of Yuma.

Drivers must be aware of lane restrictions and road closures during roadwork and anticipate delays on major roadways.

“Our continued focus this season is on residential neighborhoods, several major arterials, and City parking lots,” said Public Works Manager Michael Flowers. Referring to the thickness of the application to the pavement, he added, “With our consistent thicker application process, we are confident that the roads will have a proper seal, look nice, and provide an improved driving surface. Plus, with this more aggressive approach to applications, we can extend the life of the pavement at least five to eight years depending on the level and type of traffic.”

The City of Yuma said the contractor will contact affected properties 48 hours in advance of scheduled maintenance with a door hanger indicating the area where maintenance will take place, including the dates and times.

Here is a list of roadways and subdivisions to be preserved on the Pavement Preservation page of the City’s website.

Slurry seal

Subdivisions

• Grana Estates
• La Mesa Terrace
• La Verne Terrace, units 3-4
• Holiday Park
• Palo Verde Estates, units 1-2
• Pacific Village Estates

Arterial and collector streets

• Avenue 5E, 28^th Street to 32^nd Street
• Avenue 4E, 30^th Place to 32^nd Street
• Araby Road, 24^th Street intersection
• Gila Ridge Road, Pacific Avenue to Avenue 3E
• 30^th Place, Avenue 4E to Avenue 5E
• 18^th Street, 45^th Avenue to Avenue C
• 24^th Street, Terraces Entrance- Araby Road
• 30^th Street, Pavement End to Avenue 3-1/2E
• 30^th Street, Avenue 3E to endpoint

Local streets

• 25^th Street, Arizona Avenue to James Drive
• Kennedy Lane, 24^th Street to Kennedy Loop
• Shari Avenue, 30^th Place to 28^th Street
• 28^th Street, Shari Avenue to eastern endpoint
• Rebecca Avenue, 30^th Place to northern endpoint
• Kish Avenue, 30^th Place to northern endpoint
• Kyla Avenue, 30^th Place to 28^th Street
• 28^th Street, Kyla Avenue to West End
• Lakin Avenue, Palo Verde Street to 24^th Street
• 17^th Street, 3^rd Avenue to Maple Avenue
• 17^th Place, 4^th Avenue to Madison Avenue
• 18^th Street, 4^th Avenue to 1^st Street
• 19^th Street, 4^th Avenue to Arizona Avenue
• 8^th Place, Avenue B to eastern endpoint
• 19th Avenue, Colorado Street to northern endpoint

Oil seal

Intersections

• 16^th Street and 4^th Avenue – expect lane closures and delays.

Subdivisions

• Araby Crossing
• Araby North
• Desert Oasis, unit 3
• Desert Sky, unit 1

Collector streets

• Giss Parkway, 6^th Street to Pacific Avenue

Local streets

• Michigan Avenue, 32^nd Street to 35^th Road

Parking lots

• North End Community Center
• Valley Aquatic Center
• Joe Henry Optimist Center

For questions or concerns, call Public Works at (928) 373-4504 or email Michael.Flowers@YumaAz.gov.