Signal Replacement Projects to Affect Traffic at Two Intersections

Projects to upgrade traffic signals at two intersections along Lincoln Avenue in order to improve driver and pedestrian safety will affect traffic at one intersection on Wednesday, June 22nd and at the other intersection on Thursday, June 23rd. Older 8-inch-diameter traffic signal heads at the intersections will be replaced with modern, state-of-the-art 12-inch-diameter heads.  Signals


Road Repairs on Nob Hill to Impact Traffic Overnight

A project to repair damage to a section of Nob Hill Boulevard caused by a water main break earlier this year will impact traffic in and near the project area overnight on Thursday, June 16th and Friday, June 17th. An 85-foot section of the eastbound lanes of Nob Hill between Rock Avenue and Ledwich Avenue


Tree Removal on 7th Avenue to Impact Traffic

A tree removal project on 7th Street will impact traffic along a one-block section of the street for most of each day on Thursday, June 16th and Friday, June 17th. Crews will be working to remove a large tree located in public right-of-way on 7th Street from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm each day on


City Utility Services Counter Closed June 17th for New Software Test

The City of Yakima Utility Services Division customer counter at Yakima City Hall will close temporarily for the day on Friday, June 17th while new management and billing software is tested. During the temporary closure, cashiers will not be available to accept payments from customers at the utility services counter or help customers sign up


Road Improvement Project on 44th Avenue to Impact Traffic

A road improvement project will impact traffic along a section of 44th Avenue during the morning hours on Wednesday, June 15th. The project will result in the closure of 44th Avenue between Arlington Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard from 6:00 am to about noon on June 15th.  No through traffic will be allowed on that


72nd and Mead Intersection Improvements to Impact Traffic through August

A project that includes various improvements to the intersection of 72nd Avenue and Mead Avenue will impact traffic from now until the project is completed, which is scheduled to occur in late August. The project began today (June 13th) and includes the installation of a new traffic signal system at the 72nd and Mead intersection. 


Tree Removal on 62nd Avenue to Impact Traffic

A tree removal project on 62nd Avenue will impact traffic along several blocks of the street for most of each day from Monday, June 13th through Friday, June 17th. Crews will be removing a large tree located in public right-of-way on 62nd Avenue from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm each day from June 13th through


Road Work on Chestnut Avenue to Impact Traffic

A road repair project along a two-block section of Chestnut Avenue will impact traffic from Monday, June 13th through Friday, June 17th. City of Yakima Street Division crews will be preparing Chestnut Avenue between 65th Avenue and 67th Avenue for repaving.  That section of Chestnut will be restricted to local traffic only between 6:00 am