Yuma road construction continues impacting traffic

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Road construction continues to affect travel across parts of Yuma, with multiple projects leading to lane restrictions and detours for drivers.

Crews have been working on several road improvement projects around the city since March 23.

While smaller projects are typically completed in about a week, city officials say some larger construction efforts are expected to last until late July.

Drivers say the ongoing work can make daily commutes more frustrating, especially during peak travel times.

“Oh yeah, it always impedes. You know I actually got into a wreck over it last year," Daniel Tequida, a local said. "It causes lots of shenanigans.”

City leaders are encouraging drivers to plan ahead for possible delays and to check the City of Yuma's road report before heading out.