Chestnut Avenue will be closed between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue for three weeks starting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24th.
The closure will be in effect 24/7. This section of Chestnut Avenue is scheduled to re-open the week of October 14th.
Road closure is necessary to replace the existing sewer in the project area.
Access will be maintained to properties in the project area.
Drivers are reminded that the speed limit through all traffic-related work zones within the City of Yakima is 20 miles-per-hour.
Access to homes and businesses in the project area will be maintained as best as possible and emergency vehicles will be allowed through the project area if necessary.
The project may cause interruptions in scheduled refuse collection. Contact the City of Yakima Refuse Division at 509-575-6005 for more information.
As always, the schedule for this type of project is subject to change daily dependent on weather, equipment failure, and emergencies.
For more about the project call Utility Project Manager Dana Kallevig at 509-249-6813.
