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Repaving Project to Impact Traffic on 22nd Avenue

A repaving project on 22nd Avenue will result in the closure of the road between St. Helens Street and Bonnie Doon Avenue for most of each day on Monday, October 20th and Tuesday, October 21st. That section of 22nd Avenue will be closed from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm while the project is underway. Detour

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Citywide Road Resurfacing Project Update

An ongoing citywide street repaving project that began in May will affect traffic in several areas of Yakima from October 13th through October 17th. The project involves reconditioning more than 90 lane miles of roads and will cost a total of $15 million. The project is now 90% complete. While paving is scheduled to be

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Shoulder Repair Project to Impact Traffic on Lincoln Avenue

A roadway shoulder repair project on Lincoln Avenue will result in the closure of the westbound lane of Lincoln between 56th Avenue and 63rd Avenue for most of the day on Monday, October 13th. The closure of that portion of the westbound lane on Lincoln will last from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm while the

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Yakima City Council Study Session Preview

The Yakima City Council holds a study session on Tuesday, October 14th, 2014. The meeting begins at 3:00 pm at Yakima City Hall. Items on the October 14th study session include: Review of 2015 capital investment projects Additional study session information is available at http://bit.ly/1stP5xX Yakima City Council Study Session is aired live on Charter

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October 2014 City of Yakima Issues Brief

In this edition of the City of Yakima Issues Brief – Biodegradable Bags Are Back For Fall Leaf Collection Program – Finished Plaza Design Points to Both Yakima’s Past and Future – Another Irrigation Season Coming to an End. October 2014 Issues Brief

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Food and Fun This Fall at Harman Center

Don’t be a couch potato. Plan to attend this year’s Harman Center baked potato feed on Tuesday, October 21st. The start of fall is a perfect time to enjoy a warm baked potato with all the fixings, and a beverage. The big event starts at 5:30 pm and the cost is $8.00 per person. Tickets

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Yakima City Council Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held its most recent regular agenda business meeting on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014. Action taken by the Council on October 7th included: –    Placing reconsideration of a public advisory vote on the proposed Downtown Yakima Central Plaza on the agenda for the Council’s October 21st business meeting –    Approval of

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Repaving Project to Impact Traffic on 74th Avenue

A two-day repaving project on 74th Avenue will result in the closure of the road between Lincoln Avenue and Summitview Avenue for most of each day on Wednesday, October 8th and Thursday, October 9th. That section of 74th Avenue will be closed from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm while the project is underway. Detour routes

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Utility Work to Close a Portion of Walnut Street

Installation of a water line will result in the closure of East Walnut Street between South 7th Street and South 8th Street on Wednesday, October 8th. The work will begin at 7:00 am and should be completed by 3:30 pm. Detours around the construction site will be available, but because of heavy traffic volume in

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Drinking Water System Repair to Impact Traffic East Beech Street

Water service repairs will disrupt traffic in the westbound and eastbound lanes on East Beech Street on Wednesday, October 8th. The work will begin at 7:00 am and should be completed by 3:30 pm. Traffic will be controlled by on-site flaggers. Because of heavy traffic volume, motorists can expect delays in the project area. Drivers

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