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Street Closure/Traffic Detour Info
NB = Northbound - traveling in a northerly direction
SB = Southbound - traveling in a southerly direction
WB = Westbound - traveling in a westerly direction
EB = Eastbound - traveling in an easterly direction
Center Lane: Center dual-turning lane
No. 1 Lane: Lane closest to center of roadway
No. 2 Lane: Lane closest to curb (2 lane road) or center lane (3 lane road)
No. 3 Lane: Lane closest to curb (3 lane road)
RT-TURN LANE: Right-Turn Lane
LT-TURN LANE: Left-Turn Lane
ROADS FREQUENTLY IMPACTED DUE TO WEATHER & HIGH WINDS
Vista Chino between Clubhouse View Drive & Cathedral City Limits; Gene Autry Trail between Via Escuela & the railroad bridge; and Indian Canyon Drive between Sunrise Parkway & Garnet Avenue are frequently impacted due to inclement weather & high winds due to those listed segments being within the low-points of various washes.
SOUTH PALM CANYON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
On Monday, March 2, traffic on South Palm Canyon Drive will be shifting to the newly-built western bridge span over the Tahquitz Creek. Both NB & SB traffic will continue, with one lane in each direction.
Vehicles and pedestrians will move onto the new western span while the eastern span closes in order to begin construction on that side. All businesses along South Palm Canyon Drive will remain OPEN throughout this transition. All turns at the intersection of South Palm Canyon Drive & E. Sunny Dunes Roads will stay available.
PLEASE USE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AVOID DELAYS AND BACKUPS NEAR THE CLOSURE AREAS.
TRIBAL PROJECT - CONSTRUCTION AT THE INTERSECTION OF LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD & DINAH SHORE DRIVE
THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS (ACBCI) IS TO BE CONSTRUCTING THE OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR A NEW GAS STATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD X DINAH SHORE DRIVE. WORK STARTED ON 5/28/25
2/10/2026 UPDATE:
INDIAN SPRINGS ROAD BETWEEN LAWRENCE CROSSLEY ROAD & SAN LUIS REY ROAD TO BE CLOSED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE WORK PROGRESSES, STARTING THE WEEK OF 2/16/2026.
PLEASE USE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AVOID DELAYS AND BACKUPS NEAR THE CLOSURE AREAS.
CALTRANS - STATE ROUTE 111
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION WILL BE PERFORMING NIGHTTIME WORK ALONG HIGHWAY 111 IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR CALTRANS. THE WORK IS SCHEDULED FROM 8PM TO 6AM BETWEEN MONDAY NIGHT, MAY 11TH THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 15TH.
VISTA CHINO - GENE AUTRY TRAIL - E. PALM CANYON ALL TO BE IMPACTED FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT
The work will consist of diamond grinding to improve roadway smoothness. This work will require temporary closures of the No. 1 lane in segments of approximately two miles at a time.
PLEASE USE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AVOID TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND EXPECT DELAYS AROUND THE AFFECTED AREAS. POSTED SCHEDULES BY CALTRANS MAY CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR FIELD CONDITIONS.
INDIAN CANYON DRIVE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT -- CP 01-11
INDIAN CANYON DRIVE BETWEEN SUNRISE PARKWAY AND GARNET AVENUE IN NORTH PALM SPRINGS IS BEING WORKED ON AS PART OF THE ONGOING BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
The City of Palm Springs is currently widening the North Indian Canyon Bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad and improving the roadway immediately south of Garnet Avenue in North Palm Springs. These improvements will include:
- A new six-lane Indian Canyon Bridge with a railed pedestrian sidewalk to improve safety and accessibility.
- Enhancements to Indian Canyon Road, such as raising the road, constructing a landscaped median, and adding new sidewalks, drainage, concrete, and asphalt pavement.
- A sewer upgrade and the expansion of utilities through the newly constructed bridge.
For more information about the Indian Canyon Drive Widening Project, visit www.indiancanyonproject.com.
PLEASE USE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AVOID TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND EXPECT DELAYS AROUND THE AFFECTED AREAS.
INDIAN CANYON DRIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL
BERG ELECTRIC TO PERFORM A/C REPAIR AND TRAFFIC CONTROL IS NEEDING TO BE SET UP ALONG INDIAN CANYON DRIVE NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH GARNET AVENUE TO ACCOMMODATE THE WORK. TRAFFIC CONTROL TO BE SET UP ALONGSIDE THE ONGOING TRAFFIC CONTROL WITH THE WIDENING & SEWER PROJECTS NEAR THE SAME LOCATION.
PLEASE USE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AVOID TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND EXPECT DELAYS AROUND THE AFFECTED AREAS.
INDIAN CANYON DRIVE SEWER PROJECT - CP 01-11B
As part of the ongoing Indian Canyon Bridge Widening and Improvements project, the City of Palm Springs will begin the installation of approximately 8,900 feet of new sewer pipeline along North Indian Canyon Drive. This new infrastructure will extend from south of Palm Springs Station Road to W. Tramview Road.
This project is scheduled to commence the week of July 27th, 2025, with the contractor performing initial survey and utility location work. This preparatory phase will require the closure of the No. 1 NB lane from W Tramview Road to Sunrise Parkway. Construction is projected to continue through May 2026.
The installation will involve a combination of tunneling beneath concrete pavement in certain areas and open trench methods for the majority of the pipeline. As work progresses, the project will impact both the No. 1 North and Southbound lanes of Indian Canyon Drive, necessitating periodic lane closures in specific sections of the road.
Please exercise caution when traveling through the construction zone and be aware of changing traffic patterns. The Construction Managers will be providing periodic updates on the project as it progresses.
9/30/2025 UPDATE: Starting Wednesday October 1st, 2025, the NB lanes of Indian Canyon Drive will be closed between Corazon Avenue and Sunrise Parkway. This closure is necessary for the installation of the new Indian Canyon Drive sewer system and is expected to remain in place for the next three months.
During this time, traffic in this section will be managed as follows:
- Travel lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
- Northbound traffic will be diverted into the existing No. 1 SB lane.
PLEASE USE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AVOID TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND EXPECT DELAYS AROUND THE AFFECTED AREAS.
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Utility service connections & associated work in the right-of-way are ongoing for the College of the Desert. Adjacent sidewalks will be closed intermittently as offsite improvements are constructed.
Traffic will continue to flow in all directions with varying lanes closed throughout the project.
PLEASE USE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AVOID TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND EXPECT DELAYS AROUND THE AFFECTED AREAS.
CITY PROJECT - STORM DRAIN LINE 6, STAGE 3
IMPACTED AREA ONCE PROJECT COMMENCES WILL BE BOTH NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND LANES ALONG AVENIDA CABALLEROS BETWEEN FRANCIS DRIVE AND VISTA CHINO (HIGHWAY 111).
The City of Palm Springs and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC) are entering into a Funding/Cooperative Agreement for the construction of flood control improvements. The project consists of approximately 4,000 linear feet of reinforced concrete pipe (30-60 inches in diameter) and related structures. This pipeline will collect stormwater from the area and convey it underground along Avenida Caballeros where it will connect to existing storm drain infrastructure on Vista Chino. The goal of this project is to improve stormwater conveyance, reduce flooding risks, and protect property in Palm Springs.
This project is a major undertaking and while the long-term benefits of a flood control project of this nature are undeniable, there will be significant disturbances to traffic and community activities near the construction zone. Please see below for the associated location map, as well as example pictures of typical storm drain installation below.
As of mid-2025 this project is in its initial planning stages. Residents and the surrounding communities will not experience any inconvenience from this project until the construction begins - which may tentatively break ground sometime in Late 2027 to 2028.
(Storm drain line construction location map)
(Typical storm drain pipeline installation)
ONCE WORK COMMENCES, PLEASE USE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AVOID TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND EXPECT DELAYS AROUND THE AFFECTED AREAS.
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