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A heavily opposed roundabout proposed as a public safety traffic control device in west Mohave County will not be installed. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has determined the roundabout will not be implemented on State Route 95 at Aztec Road. “Rather, ADOT will install protected left-turn phasing and a raised center median,” a news release stated. “Protected left-turn phasing will improve safety by only allowing left turns from SR 95 onto Aztec Road with a green arrow.” ADOT said the new plan will be sufficient in the short term. “In the long term, with a continued increase in traffic…

Lake Havasu City firefighters put out a motor home and house fire early Friday, May 3. Fire Department personnel responded at 12:20 a.m. to the incident in the 1200 block of Mohican Drive. Authorities said flames from the RV extended into the attic of an adjacent home. Occupants safely exited the residence and crews brought the fire under control within 30 minutes. No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

May is National Water Safety Month, and the Bullhead City Fire Department would like to remind you that water safety is everyone’s responsibility. Drowning can happen in an instant and is the leading cause of death in young children.  This year take the pledge to be water aware by following these simple safety steps. Constant adult supervision. Actively supervise children and non-swimmers around the water, even when lifeguards are present. Don’t just drop kids off. Avoid distracting activities such as checking email or social media. Learn to Swim. No matter your age, learning to swim is one of the best…

Motorists in Lake Havasu City who use Swanson Avenue east of Smoketree Avenue and west of Acoma Boulevard should expect construction delays weekdays from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., beginning this week and continuing through late summer while an improvement project is underway. The city is improving Swanson Avenue downtown. The Arizona Department of Transportation is administering the project. While business access will be maintained at all times, on-street parking will be removed beginning Thursday, May 2. Construction signage is in place providing access to businesses and local streets throughout the project area. In addition to the removal of the…