Posts by Samira Obeid
Construction Update: Week of June 16, 2025
MILESTONE MARKER: Western bridge span demolition is finished. Businesses are open during construction. The construction team completed the western bridge span demolition. Work continues with shoring construction for the retaining walls and bridge abutment walls. Carpenters are working off-site to pre-fabricate forms that will be used to build the walls.
Read MoreConstruction Alert : Week of May 12, 2025
Western bridge span demolition will begin the week of May 12; businesses are open during construction. Left turns onto E. Sunny Dunes Road are open from both northbound and southbound directions at the intersection with S. Palm Canyon Drive.
Read MoreConstruction Alert: Week of May 5, 2025
On Monday, May 5, long-term lanes closures begin on South Palm Canyon Drive and traffic will shift to the eastern side of the bridge.Demolition of the western bridge span is planned for May 12.
Read MoreConstruction Alert: Week of April 28, 2025
Median removal on South Palm Canyon Drive in the project area is planned the week of April 28 in preparation for long-term traffic control starting the week of May 5.
Read MoreConstruction Alert: Week of April 21, 2025
Intermittent lane closures planned in the construction area Monday through Friday. Work hours will vary to limit disruption.
Read MoreProject Update: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Temporary, single lane closures continue through April, and long-term traffic control with lane closures will begin on May 5. Businesses are open during construction.
Read MoreConstruction Alert: Week of April 14, 2025
Single lane closures on S. Palm Canyon Drive continue the week of April 14. Sidewalk demolition is planned on the western bridge span; pedestrian access is available on the eastern side of the bridge.
Read MoreConstruction Alert: Week of April 7, 2025
Utility relocation work to begin Tuesday, April 8; expect intermittent laneclosures on S. Palm Canyon Drive.
Read MoreProject Update: April 3, 2025
Construction originally scheduled to begin Monday, April 7, is temporarily postponed. The construction team is re-evaluating environmental mitigation measures before moving forward. An updated schedule will be shared once available.
Read MoreConstruction Alert: Friday, March 21, 2025
Environmental mitigation is moving forward to address nesting birds in the project area; bridge construction is tentatively planned to begin Monday, April 7.
Read More