Thousand Palms
Thousand Palms, CA · Traffic & Transit
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Storm Rachel cleanup continues across Coachella Valley roads
Several Coachella Valley streets remain closed Sunday, Oct. 11 as the region continues to deal with the aftermath of heavy rain brought by the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. The system, which was downgraded from a tropical storm to a post-tropical cyclone shortly before moving inland from Baja California to Southern California, dropped more than an inch of rain in several desert communities. Here are some of the Coachella Valley roadways impacted by the storm. Palm Springs road closures largely lifted Most Palm Springs road closures prompted by flooding from the storm have been lifted. In Palm Springs, North Indian Canyon between Garnet Avenue and Sunrise Parkway closed at about 3 a.m., according to an alert from the Palm Springs Police Department. This closure remains in place as of 3:20 p.m. Sunday. North Gene Autry between East Via Escuela and Salvia Road and East Vista Chino between Clubhouse View Drive and Carmela Drive were closed but reopened Sunday afternoon, according to Palm Springs Police. View this post on Instagram Cathedral City works to clear roadways of mud Meanwhile, in Cathedral City, " crews worked through the night responding to standing water and debris on city roadways as the remnants of
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Rachel drenches valley; Several roads closed or impacted by flood waters
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Tropical Storm Rachel swept into the valley overnight bringing heavy rain at time all across the valley. Currently, many roads throughout the valley are flooded, and drivers should use caution when traveling Sunday morning. Here is a list of known closures at this time:
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Rachel drenches valley; Several roads closed or impacted by flood waters
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Malibu Speed Camera Tests Could inform Coachella Valley Use
Could speed cameras be coming to the Coachella Valley? After a test in Malibu recorded about 100,000 potential speeding violations in just nine days, contributors on The Roggin Report discussed whether automated traffic enforcement could help make local roads safer.The cameras were installed at four locations along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. During the nine-day testing period, they recorded more than 11,000 speeding violations per day on average. The violations did not result in tickets because the cameras were still being tested. Once enforcement begins, fines could range from $50 to $500.The numbers sparked a conversation about whether similar cameras could make a difference on busy roads throughout the desert.During the discussion, contributors considered several locations where speeding and pedestrian safety are concerns, including Indian Canyon Drive and Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs, Highway 111, Fred Waring Drive, Washington Street, Country Club Drive and Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage, Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert, and Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs.Brad Ward said he supports speed cameras in part because he regularly walks around downtown Palm Springs.“Walking across Indian Canyon at some of the crosswalks is absolutely treacherous,” Ward said.Paul Scott also voiced support for the technology, pointing
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Pavement Project Starting Ahead of Schedule in Palm Springs
Construction work on a $3.2 million pavement preservation project on state Route 111 in and near Palm Springs is starting ahead of schedule, officials announced Saturday. The project was originally scheduled to begin Oct. 16, but the California Department of Transportation announced that workers began early to beat the weather.
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BNSF needs to clear one more BIG hurdle for sprawling Barstow facility
After four years of preparation efforts and a series of hoop-jumping maneuvers, BNSF Railway is closer to starting construction on its more than $4 billion Barstow International Gateway (BIG) master-planned facility in southern California. The aptly named BIG complex would cover about 4,500 acres on the west side of Barstow...
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San Clemente Beach Trail Near Mariposa Point Expected to Reopen Friday
The San Clemente Beach Trail near Mariposa Point is expected to reopen this Friday, Oct. 9, following the completion of the major Coastal Rail Emergency Project, according to the Orange County Transportation Authority. OCTA announced on Monday, Oct. 5, that work at Mariposa Point is nearing completion, allowing the agency...