Construction Alert: Week of Jan. 12, 2026
Nighttime road closures are scheduled on South Palm Canyon Drive beginning Monday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m.
Traffic Impacts
Week of Jan. 12 | Nighttime road closure
- Monday through Friday | 6 p.m. to 4 a.m.
- Full road closure of South Palm Canyon Drive between E. Sunny Dunes Road and Mesquite Avenue.
- Detour in place via Belardo Road.
- The E. Sunny Dunes Road traffic signal will be on flash during nighttime work hours
Expect delays and plan ahead. Businesses remain open and accessible during construction.
What to Expect
- Crews will complete gas line installation work and relocate palm trees in preparation for the Phase 2 Traffic Flip.
- Neighbors may experience typical nighttime construction noise and lighting. Gas service will not be affected.
- Work may continue into the following week if needed.
Please plan ahead and use alternate routes.
This schedule may change due to weather or field conditions.
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SITE LOCATION AND TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP
Gas Line Work NightTime Road Closure
Begins Week of Jan. 12, 2026
Hours: 6 p.m. - 4 a.m.
RECENT PROJECT PHOTOS
UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
Stay informed about planned work and anticipated traffic impacts as crews continue progress on the new bridge.
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About The NEW BRIDGE AND SCOPE OF WORK
The existing bridge, originally constructed in 1930, is outdated and structurally deficient. Also, the current bridge approach configuration creates a bottleneck for traffic on S. Palm Canyon Drive.
The project constructs a new, 98-foot-long bridge on S. Palm Canyon Dr. across Tahquitz Creek and reconstructs the roadway approach at both ends of the bridge to improve safety, traffic flow, and mobility connection. The new bridge includes:
- State-of-the-art structural, seismic, and hydraulic design
- 2 traffic lanes in each direction, 4 lanes in total
- A 14-foot-wide concrete center median with a public art installation
- Concrete barrier rail with public art installations on both sides of the bridge
- Widened, 8-foot concrete sidewalks in both directions
- A dedicated bicycle lane in each direction
- Reconstructs the roadway approach at both ends to address the existing traffic bottleneck
- Removes and replaces the asphalt roadway, striping and concrete median north of the bridge to Sunny Dunes Road
- Adds an ADA accessible driveway and pedestrian ramps at the intersection with Sunny Dunes Rd
- Connects the southbound bike lane to Mesquite Road
- Reconstructs Tahquitz Trail west of the bridge
Existing Conditions vs. Proposed Reconstruction
Project Timeline
