Development

Chestnut Ave Closure for Stormwater Work

Friday, August 28, 2026

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Chestnut Avenue will be closed to through traffic from 19th to 22nd Avenue starting Wednesday, August 26, through Friday, September 4, for stormwater system repairs, roadway paving, and curb work. Local access will remain open. The closure affects commuters and drivers using this corridor for daily travel.

The City of Yakima announced the closure via public notice. Detour routes will be posted. The project aims to improve infrastructure in a key downtown area, addressing aging systems. Residents should plan for delays during the two-week period.

Work will occur Monday through Friday, with closures lasting through the end of September. The city encourages drivers to seek alternative routes during this time.

📄 Source: City of Yakima — https://www.yakimawa.gov/media/news/

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Chestnut Avenue will be closed to through traffic from 19th to 22nd Avenue“A stormwater system improvement project will result in the temporary closure of Chestnut Avenue from 19th Avenue to 22nd Avenue beginning Wednesday, August 26th.”
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The closure starts on Wednesday, August 26“A stormwater system improvement project will result in the temporary closure of Chestnut Avenue from 19th Avenue to 22nd Avenue beginning Wednesday, August 26th.”
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The closure ends on Friday, September 4“Chestnut is scheduled to remain closed to through traffic through Friday, September 4th.”
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The closure is for stormwater system repairs, roadway paving, and curb work“Work will include stormwater system repairs, roadway paving, and curb and gutter repair and replacement.”
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Local access will remain openNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closure affects commuters and drivers using this corridor for daily travelNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The City of Yakima announced the closure via public noticeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Detour routes will be postedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project aims to improve infrastructure in a key downtown areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project addresses aging systemsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents should plan for delays during the two-week periodNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Work will occur Monday through FridayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Closures will last through the end of SeptemberNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The city encourages drivers to seek alternative routes during this timeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.