Project Information

The Yuma Crossing Multi-use Pathway and Historic Bridge Rehabilitation is located in downtown Yuma, featuring a pedestrian travel-way as well as a bike path which connects the pathway system along the Colorado River. The project starts at Madison Avenue, at the roundabout, and ends at the Colorado Trail. The Colorado Trail runs along the River and connects Gateway Park, Yuma West Wetlands, and Joe Henry Park. The Colorado Trail also connects to the East Main Canal pathway at 10th Avenue, running south to 21st Street.

• Activity
  • Activity 1: Provision of Facilities for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
  • Activity 7: Rehabilitation of Historic Transportation Building, Structures, or Facilities
  
  
• Location
  • City: Yuma, Arizona
  • Route: Yuma Crossing Pathway
  • Limits: Colorado Trail - Madison Avenue Pathway
  • Directions: The pathway can be accessed from the Yuma Crossing State Historic Park on the east side of 4th Avenue, just south of the Colorado River; and at the north end of Madison Avenue at the roundabout
  
  
• Components
  • Rehabilitate the 2nd Avenue Historic Bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists
  • Construct 1,850 feet of 10-foot wide pavement with shoulders
  • Construct retaining walls near the entrance to the Yuma Crossing State Historic Park
  • Provide lighting and benches
  • Provide landscaping for more shading
  • Cost of project: $622,712
  • Sponsor: City of Yuma
  • Contractor: Yuma Valley Contractors