A citywide street repaving project that began about four months ago and will continue until this fall will affect traffic in several areas of Yakima from September 2^nd through September 5^th. The project involves reconditioning more than 90 lane miles of roads and will cost a total of $15 million. The “grind and overlay” project is now about 40% complete.

From Tuesday, September 2^nd through Friday, September 5^th, periodic lane closures will occur each day from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm on MLK, Jr. Boulevard from Pierce Street to 1^st Avenue, MLK, Jr. Boulevard from 1^st Street to 8^th Street, Lincoln Avenue from 6^th Avenue to 16^th Avenue, Mead Avenue from Pleasant Avenue to Fair Avenue, 3^rd Avenue from Walnut Street to D Street, 4^th Avenue from Tieton Drive to Lincoln Avenue, 5^th Avenue from Tieton Drive to Lincoln Avenue.

Various sections of the following streets will be also be completely closed to traffic overnight from 7:00 pm to 6:00 am on different days during the week of September 2^nd to September 5^th.

–        16^th Avenue from Nob Hill Boulevard to Englewood Avenue

–        4^th Avenue from Tieton Drive to Lincoln Avenue

–        3^rd Avenue from Walnut Street to D Street

–        6^th Street from Pacific Avenue to Lincoln Avenue

–        D Street from 1^st Street to 5^th Avenue

–        Lincoln Avenue from 6^th Avenue to 16^th Avenue

–        MLK, Jr. Boulevard from Pierce Street to 1^st Avenue

–        Yakima Avenue from 12^th Avenue to 16^th Avenue

–        Walnut Street from 1^st Street to 8^th Avenue

–        Nob Hill Boulevard from 3^rd Avenue to 1^st Street

–        Washington Avenue from 1^st Street to 16^th Avenue

Detour routes will be in place so drivers can go around the closed portions of those streets.

A map showing the sections of roads that will be repaved during the project is posted on the City’s website at https://www.yakimawa.gov/apps/streets/resurfacing/. Updated travel alerts related to the resurfacing project can also be found by clicking on that link.

While the grind and overlay work is underway, traffic delays in the project areas will occur. Drivers should use alternate routes if possible until the work is completed.

Access to homes and businesses in the project areas will be maintained as best as possible and emergency vehicles will be allowed through the project areas if necessary.

As always, the schedule for these types of projects is subject to change daily dependent on weather, equipment failure, and emergencies.

For additional information regarding the grind and overlay project, contact Senior Engineer Bob Desgrosellier at 575-6228.

Grind and Overlay Project Update – News Release