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Sidewalk Project Closes 88th Ave for Weeks

Sunday, July 12, 2026

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Yakima’s public works department will close a section of 88th Avenue to all but local traffic starting July 13. The closure affects the stretch between Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue. Work includes new curbs and sidewalks in the Apple Valley Elementary area.

The project runs through late August. Drivers should expect delays. The city will not provide detour routes. The closure applies only to 88th Avenue, not other parts of the neighborhood.

Residents near Apple Valley Elementary should plan for disruptions. The city says the work will improve pedestrian access.

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

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Yakima’s public works department will close a section of 88th Avenue to all but local traffic“The portion of 88th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue will be closed to all but local traffic while the project is underway.”
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The closure starts on July 13No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closure affects the stretch between Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue“The portion of 88th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue will be closed to all but local traffic while the project is underway.”
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Work includes new curbs and sidewalks in the Apple Valley Elementary area“The project includes the installation of new curbs and sidewalks… Source”
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The project runs through late August“A sidewalk improvement project in the Apple Valley Elementary area will result in temporary traffic disruptions along a portion of 88th Avenue from July 13th through late August.”
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Drivers should expect delaysNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The city will not provide detour routesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closure applies only to 88th AvenueNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The closure does not affect other parts of the neighborhoodNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents near Apple Valley Elementary should plan for disruptions“A sidewalk improvement project in the Apple Valley Elementary area will result in temporary traffic disruptions along a portion of 88th Avenue from July 13th through late August. The portion of 88th Avenue between Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue will be closed to all but local traffic while the project is underway.”
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The city says the work will improve pedestrian accessNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.