Press Release

City-Wide Maintenance and Capital Improvement Projects Week of May 12

Bullhead City, AZ., May 9, 2025 – City of Bullhead City staff and contractors will be working on a variety of projects throughout the city during the week of May 12.

City Public Works crews will continue to clean up and repair damage caused by recent storm activity in various neighborhoods. Portions of Lariat Dr and Stoval Street remain closed until repairs are completed and roads are safe for travel.

City Street Maintenance Crews have completed an initial round of post-storm street cleanup to ensure roads are passable, with thorough street sweeping and cleaning planned over the next few weeks.

Construction of the new southbound right-hand turn lane on Highway 95 at Thunderstruck Drive is underway, necessitating nightly closures of the outside southbound lane from the intersection of Hancock Rd to Thunderstruck Drive from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Construction on a raised median with street lights along Bullhead Parkway between Silvercreek Rd and Laredo Dr is temporarily on hold pending the delivery of final light poles, expected in May. Traffic lanes will remain open in the interim.

City staff will continue to adjust the timing of the newly installed traffic signal at Merrill Ave and Highway 95 to achieve optimal traffic flow.

A contractor is rehabilitating the 18-1 lift station located just southeast of the intersection of Highway 95 and Laughlin Ranch Blvd. The project includes the installation of Predl paneling to protect against corrosion and other enhancements to prolong the system’s lifespan. This is the third of three lift stations to be rehabilitated.

Contractors for Bullhead City Utilities will complete asphalt and concrete repairs at locations where recent water line repairs were made.

Precise Builders is remodeling the former Mohave Valley Daily News building into the new Bullhead Animal Resource Center, expected to open in summer 2025. The facility will feature expanded capacity, a veterinary clinic, dog washing station, pet crematorium, and more.

Kay Constructors LLC, under contract with Bullhead City Utilities, is constructing a new headworks and aeration basin at the Section 10 wastewater treatment plant to improve water reclamation capacity and protect infrastructure from foreign materials.

A new oval concrete RC car track has been poured at Rotary Park, alongside the existing dirt RC track. Improvements are ongoing, including a catch basin, artificial turf, fencing, and lighting.

The skate park at Rotary Park is receiving new improvements such as artificial turf, shade structures, and new skate features. While the park remains open, areas under construction are fenced off.

Bullhead City Utilities has begun installing 80 new fire hydrants, including iHydrants, across the city with completion expected by the end of June. Planned outages may occur in areas where hydrants are installed. These intelligent hydrants will enhance monitoring of the city’s water infrastructure.

Bullhead City Utilities will install new measurement equipment at select sewer system manholes. Installation will cause temporary lane closures during the process.

Kay Constructors, on behalf of Bullhead City, has commenced installation of well 20-1 on the northern side of Riverview Drive between Highway 95 and Marina Blvd, along with a transmission main from the well to the Big Bend water tank.

City Street Maintenance crews will continue leveling the median along Bullhead Parkway.

The City urges the public to flush only human waste, toilet paper, and grey water to avoid infrastructure damage and to use caution in City work zones, obeying posted signage and traffic control devices.

The public is encouraged to report city issues through the Bullhead City Direct app, available on Android and iOS. Visit bullheadcity.com/BullheadCityDirect for more information.

Questions regarding ongoing projects can be directed to Mackenzie Covert, Public Information Officer, at mcovert@bullheadcityaz.gov or (928) 763-0182.

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