Infrastructure

Roadwork Impacts Traffic on 7th Ave, Chestnut

Friday, September 18, 2026

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The City of Yakima will close sections of South 7th Avenue and Chestnut Avenue for stormwater and road repairs starting September 15.

South 7th Avenue will have traffic impacts from September 15 through September 25. Chestnut Avenue will be closed from 19th Avenue to 22nd Avenue from August 26 through September 4. Both projects include curb replacement, roadway paving, and stormwater system improvements. Access to adjacent properties will be maintained as best as possible. The City advises drivers to expect delays and use alternate routes during these closures.

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

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The City of Yakima will close sections of South 7th Avenue and Chestnut Avenue for stormwater and road repairs“A stormwater system improvement project will result in traffic impacts on portions of 7th Avenue and West Peach Street beginning September 15th. Work will include installation of stormwater improvements, curb replacement, and roadway paving. The work is expected to be completed by September 25th. Access will be maintained to adjacent properties within the project area as best as possible.”
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The closures will start on September 15“Work will include installation of stormwater improvements, curb replacement, and roadway paving. The work is expected to be completed by September 25th.”
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South 7th Avenue will have traffic impacts from September 15 through September 25“A stormwater system improvement project will result in traffic impacts on portions of 7th Avenue and West Peach Street beginning September 15th. Work will include installation of stormwater improvements, curb replacement, and roadway paving. The work is expected to be completed by September 25th.”
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Chestnut Avenue will be closed from 19th Avenue to 22nd Avenue from August 26 through September 4“A stormwater system improvement project will result in the temporary closure of Chestnut Avenue from 19th Avenue to 22nd Avenue beginning Wednesday, August 26th. Work will include stormwater system repairs, roadway paving, and curb and gutter repair and replacement. Chestnut is scheduled to remain closed to through traffic through Friday, September 4th.”
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Both projects include curb replacementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Both projects include roadway pavingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Both projects include stormwater system improvementsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Access to adjacent properties will be maintained as best as possible“Access will be maintained to adjacent properties within the project area as best as possible.”
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The City advises drivers to expect delays during these closuresNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The City advises drivers to use alternate routes during these closuresNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.