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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.
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
PLEASE USE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AVOID DELAYS AND BACKUPS NEAR THE CLOSURE AREAS.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT & PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT TWO CITYWIDE PROJECTS FOR REPAVING & SLURRYING THE STREETS BEGAN MAY OF 2025. WORK TO TAKE PLACE ACROSS MULTIPLE ROADS/STREETS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. WORK TO HAVE MOVING TRAFFIC CONTROL.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LIST HERE: Capital Improvement Projects | City of Palm Springs
PLEASE USE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AVOID DELAYS AND BACKUPS NEAR THE AFFECTED AREAS.
CALTRANS - STATE ROUTE 111 ROADWAY PROJECT
THE PROJECT SPANS ALONG SR 111 WITHIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, FROM GOLF CLUB DRIVE TO WEST GATEWAY DRIVE, AND INCLUDES CONSTRUCTION ON SR 111, VISTA CHINO, GENE AUTRY TRAIL, AND E. PALM CANYON DRIVE.
VISTA CHINO - GENE AUTRY TRAIL - E. PALM CANYON ALL TO BE IMPACTED FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT
CALTRANS WILL BE WORKING ALONG DIFFERENT SEGMENTS OF SR 111 WITHIN PALM SPRINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE WWW.SR111ROADWAYPROJECT.COM FOR UPDATES ON THE NEXT PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION. SIGN UP TO RECEIVE TEXT OR EMAIL UPDATES ON THE WEBSITE AS WELL.
CONSTRUCTION STARTED MONDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2025, ON THE 8-MILE SR 111 ROADWAY RESTORATION PROJECT BY CALTRANS. WORK HOURS WILL BE MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHTS FROM 7PM TO 6AM. THE CONTRACTOR INVOLVED MAY WORK WEEKENDS AND NIGHTTIME HOURS AS NEEDED. THEY WILL POST ADVANCED NOTIFICATIONS THOUGH ON THE WEBSITE, ALONG WITH FUTURE SCHEDULES.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS:
- SINGLE LANE CLOSURES ARE PLANNED IN ONE DIRECTION AT A TIME, FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES.
- ACCESS TO BUSINESSES AND DRIVEWAYS WILL BE MAINTAINED WITH DETOUR SIGNAGE IN PLACE.
- SUNLINE BUS STOPS AND ASSOCIATED BUS ROUTES IN THE PROJECT AREAS WILL BE IMPACTED; VISIT WWW.SUNLINE.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS AND THE LATEST ROUTES AVAILABLE.
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 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 - DWA WORK ALONG FARRELL DRIVE
Desert Water Agency work to install a new water utility service for College of the Desert is ongoing.
The majority of work is expected to be done by Aug. 5, but additional efforts are needed for completion.
The work continues to take place along the following streets between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., with no construction on Fridays or weekends:
S. Farrell Drive, between E. Baristo Road and E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
E. Baristo Road, between the main entrance to Palm Springs High School and S. Farrell Drive
Traffic will continue to flow in all directions with varying lanes closed throughout the project. After Aug. 5, Farrell Drive lane closure will be limited and occur between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accommodate school traffic.
9/30/2025 UPDATE: DWA will be abandoning three water services on October 9, which will require a temporary shutdown of the water main on Baristo Road. To minimize the impact on nearby residents, this work is scheduled to begin at 2:00 a.m. and is expected to last approximately three hours. All residents who will be impacted by the shutdown will be notified in advance on October 6 through door-to-door outreach and via social media.
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.
CVAG - CV LINK CONSTRUCTION ON HIGHWAY 111 & TRAMWAY ROAD
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), as part of their ongoing work on the "CV Link" project, will began construction of the CV Link pathway from the Palm Springs Visitors Center along Highway 111 to the recently completed section of pathway along the Whitewater River Stormwater Channel Levee. This work will include street and crosswalk improvements along with replacement of the existing sidewalk & landscaping along Highway 111 adjacent to the communities of Mountain Gate and Palm Springs Villas II.
Residents along Highway 111 may experience periodic construction related noise or vibrations. Construction activities such as soil compaction, excavations, moving heavy machinery, etc., can cause ground borne vibrations that can physically be felt by neighboring properties.
WORK BEGAN JULY 7TH AND IS PLANNED TO BE COMPLETED IN LATE SEPTEMBER, 2025.
A SINGLE LANE CLOSURE ON NB HIGHWAY 111 IS PLANNED DURING CONSTRUCTION, WITH FLAGGERS TO HELP DIRECT TRAFFIC. A CLOSURE OF THE SIDEWALK WILL ALSO OCCUR ALONG HIGHWAY 111 FROM TRAMWAY ROAD TO THE WHITEWATER RIVER STORMWATER CHANNEL.
For more information & project status updates visit the project’s webpage: coachellavalleylink.com
Project Hotline: 1-833-4CV-LINK (428-5465)
PLEASE USE ALTERNATE ROUTES TO AVOID TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND EXPECT DELAYS AROUND THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALL DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO UNFORESEEN OPERATIONAL FACTORS AND/OR INCLEMENT WEATHER.
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