Why North Broad Street Is Temporarily Closed

The flooding left behind damage far deeper than what we can see. Many buildings have serious structural issues,including shifted foundations, unstable walls, and weakened ground beneath them.

Recovery won’t happen overnight. It will take months of careful work to ensure that our downtown is safe and strong again.

This is why North Broad Street must be closed temporarily while engineers assess every structure and as cleanup continues. Allowing business owners space and safety to facilitate their clean-up efforts.

Engineering & Safety Evaluation Process:

• Structural engineers have been performing detailed inspections of all affected buildings.

• Damage assessments will determine whether structures are safe, need repair, or must remain closed.

• The City of Globe anticipates additional fencing will be installed to help secure the impacted areas and protect public safety.

• Bridge inspections are ongoing for the Yuma Bridge and Cottonwood Bridge to verify safety for future reopening.

The City of Globe is currently developing an alternate traffic and safety plan that we anticipate will allow limited reopening of North Broad Street on Wednesday evening, October 22, once engineering reports confirm the best way to proceed, with at risk structures.

Assessment       >          Planning          >            Repair             >            Reopen

Building Assessment & Safety Requirements

Every commercial property affected by floodwaters must undergo a professional structural assessment to ensure it is safe for occupancy.

Assessment Process:

1. City partners or approved engineers conduct an on-site inspection.

2. Buildings are marked with a colored placard:

   • 🟩 Green – Safe to occupy

   • 🟨 Yellow – Restricted use or limited access (owners and contractors)

   • 🟥 Red – Unsafe; no entry permitted except professional contractors.

3. A formal engineering report will help guide any necessary permits or repairs.

What Should I Do If…?

• I haven’t had my building assessed: 

  • Contact the City’s Building Department to request an inspection.
    1(928) 425-7146 ext. 219

• I received a yellow or red tag: 

  • You may obtain a second opinion from a licensed structural engineer. Refer to flowchart below.

• I plan to make repairs: 

  • Plans involving structural work must be stamped by an engineer, as required by the International Building Code Section 104, ensuring your repairs meet safety standards.

Please remember: Any work requiring building permits must be completed by the appropriate licensed contractor. Please be aware and don’t fall for scams. Verify licenses, report unlicensed activity, and find trusted contractors at roc.az.gov.

Permitting & Reopening Guidance

• A permit is required (structural repairs, electrical, plumbing, mechanical sign replacement, etc.)

• Steps to submit plans -Contact the Building Department Permit desk at (928) 425-7146 ext. 219.

• Note that engineering stamps may be required for structural repairs per IBC Section 104

• Quick Checklist:

☐ Structural inspection completed
☐ Engineer report submitted (if needed)
☐ Building permit approved
☐ Final inspection scheduled
☐ Cleared for re-entry or reopening