Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed next Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, the Harman Center, Law and Justice Center and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima
Month: June 2022
Yakima Transit Offers Free Shuttle to 4th of July Celebration
Free shuttle bus service to and from the 4th of July celebration at State Fair Park this Monday will be provided once again by Yakima Transit. Shuttle buses will operate continuously every 15 to 20 minutes from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm and from 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm from three Park and Ride lots:
Project to Impact Traffic at 18th Avenue and Summitview Avenue
A project to grind and overlay the intersection of 18th Avenue and Summitview Avenue will impact traffic much of tomorrow, Wednesday, June 29th. During the project work hours of 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane at the intersection. In addition, 18th Avenue will be closed to traffic from
Traffic Signal Upgrade to Impact 2nd Street and Yakima Avenue
A traffic signal upgrade will impact the intersection of 2nd Street and Yakima Avenue tomorrow, Wednesday, June 29th. Crews will be upgrading the traffic signal heads at the intersection from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm this Wednesday. The traffic signal will not be in operation during the work hours. Traffic will be restricted to one
Project to Impact Traffic at 17th Avenue and Summitview Avenue
A project to grind and overlay the intersection of 17th Avenue and Summitview Avenue will impact traffic much of tomorrow, Tuesday, June 28th. During the project work hours of 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane at the intersection. There will be no lane reductions for westbound traffic. Flaggers
Lions Pool Closed Due to Pump Issue
Lions Pool, the City of Yakima’s indoor aquatics facility, is closed temporarily due to a mechanical issue with the pool’s main pump. Repairs will be completed as quickly as possible. It is estimated the pool could be closed for a week, though, it is not known exactly how long it will take to complete repairs.
Chip Sealing Project to Impact Traffic
The City of Yakima Streets Division will begin its annual chip sealing program on Thursday, July 7th. The project consists of Nob Hill Boulevard and Washington Avenue between 64th Avenue and 75th Avenue. The City will have flaggers on site to help drivers access their homes and businesses and also assist emergency vehicles through the
Asphalt Repair Work to Restrict Traffic on Washington Avenue
Asphalt repair work will result in traffic restrictions on Washington Avenue between 16th Avenue and Cornell Avenue starting Monday, June 27th,through Friday July 1st. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Traffic will be limited to one lane in both directions in the project area. Due
Keep Pet Safety in Mind This Summer
Pets provide comfort and companionship, but as the weather warms your vehicle can be unsafe or even deadly for them. Hundreds of pets die around the country each year from being left in vehicles in dangerous temperatures. Summer officially began Tuesday, June 21st, and temperatures are expected to top 90 degrees by this weekend. Summer
Emergency Manhole Replacement to Impact 72nd Ave and Midvale Ave
An emergency stormwater manhole cover replacement project will impact traffic Thursday morning, June 23rd, at the intersection of South 72nd Avenue and Midvale Avenue. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the intersection during scheduled project work hours of 6:00 am and 11:00 am. Drivers are reminded that the speed limit
