Yuma Plans Transportation Hub at Hotel Del Sol
Redevelopment of the historic Downtown Yuma hotel site will create a centralized transit center for bus, rail, and rideshare users.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Hundreds of Yuma residents gathered at the Hotel Del Sol site after an October 14 social media notice regarding a demolition. Officials instead announced the site will be redeveloped into a centralized transportation hub.
Why it matters
The project will convert a long-vacant downtown landmark into a multimodal transit facility while preserving select historic elements. It is expected to improve transportation connections for residents, visitors, and the regional workforce.
The project is expected to take approximately 18 months, and the Hotel Del Sol was originally built in 1926 as the Hotel Del Ming. The stub does not provide a project cost or funding breakdown.
The players
CORE Construction
CORE Construction is the contractor selected to complete the Hotel Del Sol redevelopment project.
The details
The event was expected to be a demolition ceremony but became a press conference on the site's redevelopment. Preserved elements will include portions of the north and east façades, historic signage, and wrought iron balconies, while CORE Construction will complete the work.
Timeline
1926: Hotel Del Ming originally built to serve rail travelers.
October 14: Social media notice regarding a demolition was posted.
Expected completion: approximately 18 months after construction begins.
Openings & Closings
The project returns the Hotel Del Sol site to a transportation role, echoing its original 1926 function as the Hotel Del Ming serving rail travelers. It converts a historic hotel footprint into a modern multimodal hub rather than leaving it vacant or demolished.
Once complete, the centralized hub will consolidate Amtrak, Greyhound, Yuma County Area Transit, paratransit, taxis, shuttles, and rideshare pickups in one location. Riders can expect new pick-up and drop-off areas and reconfigured parking to support bus operations.
The takeaway
Repurposing historic structures for transportation can preserve architectural identity while meeting current mobility needs. Residents planning trips should monitor the project as construction progresses over the coming months.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KAWC.
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