Yakima Urges Residents to Follow ‘No Parking’ Signs During Chip Seal Work

The City of Yakima’s Streets Division kicks off its annual chip sealing project this week, marking another step in the city’s efforts to maintain and improve its road "infrastructure." The work will focus on streets from 16th Avenue to 32nd Avenue, between Tieton Drive and Nob Hill Boulevard. A press release from the city of Yakima says staff will distribute flyers a day or two before they will be in neighborhoods for chip sealing.

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WATCH WHERE YOU PARK YOUR CAR

Street Maintenance Supervisor Jay Kendall says "if residents see ‘no parking’ signs in their area, we encourage them to please not park on the road during chip sealing. A press release from the city of Yakima says "the public’s cooperation is much appreciated.” The project is scheduled to run Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Drivers are advised to remove vehicles from the designated streets by 6:00 am on workdays. City officials are also asking that everyone keep irrigation water off the freshly sealed surfaces to make sure the oil sets up correctly.

YOU'LL KNOW BEFORE THE WORK BEGINS

City staff will distribute flyers one or two days before the work begins in each neighborhood to inform residents of the upcoming schedule. After the chip sealing process, crews will return to sweep away any excess rock. Flaggers will be on-site to assist drivers in accessing homes and businesses, as well as to help emergency vehicles get around the work zones. Some road closures and detours may happen during the project, and drivers are encouraged to avoid these areas if possible.

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WHY CHIP SEAL? AMONG OTHER REASONS IT'S A MONEY SAVER

Chip sealing helps preserve the current condition of existing pavement by slowing down its aging caused by traffic, water, and sun exposure. It also improves the road’s texture, increasing skid resistance, and addresses existing pavement issues by sealing cracks.
The greatest benefit of chip sealing is its cost-effectiveness. It saves taxpayers money by protecting roads from further deterioration.