FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 1, 2024

Diamond Street and Yavapai Street Designated as 2-Way Streets

KINGMAN, Ariz. – The city of Kingman, Arizona announces the progress of Phase II of the Eastern Street and Airway Avenue Intersection Project. A significant milestone is reached with the successful completion of the designation of Diamond Street and Yavapai Street as two-way streets. There is also the addition of a new raised median on Airway Avenue aimed at improving safety by preventing left-hand turns from Diamond Street.

The final stages of Phase II, which includes striping, designing crosswalks and symbols, and obliterations, are expected to be concluded within the next two weeks. This essential infrastructure project was budgeted as part of the City’s FY24 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The overall goal of this transformation is to facilitate a more cohesive traffic flow for the said part of the town.

If you have any questions, comments, or concern with regards to this development, kindly contact the Engineering Department at 928-565-1422.

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About Kingman:

Founded in 1882 and incorporated in 1952, Kingman is the county seat of Mohave County located in northwest Arizona along Interstate 40, U.S. 93, and the historically famous Route 66. The city’s population is 28,068, and approximately 60,000 including neighboring communities.

Kingman is a general law city that operates under a council/city manager form of government with a mayor and six council members elected at large. City government provides a wide range of municipal services that include administration, development services, engineering, public works, parks and recreation, water, sewer and sanitation services, and fire and police departments.