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Summer is here and crews are busy on a number of improvements. To help you know before you go, current projects and related traffic impacts include:

72nd Ave/Washington Ave roundabout construction

The first of a four-phase project to construct a roundabout at the intersection of 72nd Avenue and Washington Avenue begins Monday, June 16th.

Beginning at 6:00 am on Monday, the intersection will be closed to all commercial trucks. A detour will be provided on 64th Avenue, with signage posted. The closure to commercial trucks will be in place 24/7.

The intersection will remain open to other vehicles, however on-site traffic control will be in place based on the project’s different phases. For example, the first phase will require temporary lane closures while the third and fourth phases will require temporary closure to all traffic south of Washington Avenue.

Work is scheduled to be complete in November. Updated traffic alerts will be posted on City of Yakima communications platforms, including the City website and social media accounts.

Fruitvale Blvd/River Road/34th Ave roundabout construction

The following road closures are in place through the beginning of September due to roundabout construction at Fruitvale Boulevard/River Road/34th Avenue:

  • Fruitvale Boulevard at River Road and 34th Ave closed to all commercial truck traffic.
  • River Road access from Fruitvale Boulevard closed to all motor vehicle traffic.

Detours are posted.

Due to construction, Yakima Transit Route 3 has a detour. There is no bus service on River Road between N. 34th Ave and N. 20th Ave. The route continues east on Fruitvale Blvd to N. 20th Ave, left on N. 20th Ave, then right on River Road to resume the route.

For more about the project call City of Yakima Chief Engineer Dana Kallevig at 509-575-6048.

Nob Hill Blvd overpass

The Nob Hill Boulevard overpass west of First Street is one lane each way through Wednesday, June 18th. The traffic restriction is in place 24 hours a day.

Lane closures are required for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to replace a broken bridge joint on behalf of the City Yakima.

Traffic delays in the project area are likely to occur.  Drivers should use alternate routes if possible until the project is completed. 

In closing…

  • Please remember to slow down in work zones.
  • Access to homes and businesses in project areas are maintained as best as possible.
  • Street closures may cause interruptions in scheduled refuse collection. Contact the City of Yakima Refuse Division at 509-575-6005 for more information.
  • Schedules for these projects are subject to change daily dependent on weather, equipment failure and emergencies.
  • See a pothole or an issue with a City street? Let us know at Yak Back | City of Yakima (yakimawa.gov)
  • Thank you for your patience and cooperation!