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Traffic Advisory: Monterey Avenue Lane Closure at Avenida Las Palmas

Dates: Wednesday, October 29 – Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily
Location: Southbound outside (curb) lane, Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage

The City of Rancho Mirage has been notified that Arizona Pipeline, a subcontractor for Southern California Edison, will be performing infrastructure work related to last Friday’s emergency utility repairs.

Traffic Impacts:

  • The southbound outside (curb) lane on Monterey Avenue will be closed during work hours.
  • Motorists should expect delays, particularly during the morning commute into Palm Desert.
  • Please use alternate routes where possible and follow all posted traffic control signs.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as crews complete this important work to maintain essential services and roadway safety.


Southern California Edison Maintenance Work on Monterey Avenue

Work Dates: November 12, 13, and 17, 2025

Southern California Edison (SCE) will perform underground maintenance work along Monterey Avenue under an approved permit. Work will take place within both the City of Rancho Mirage and the City of Palm Desert.

Work Schedule

  • Wednesday, November 12 – 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, November 13 – 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • Monday, November 17 – 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Traffic control will be in place during these nighttime operations. Motorists are encouraged to drive with caution, reduce speed, and follow all posted signage when traveling through the area.

Vault locations are shown on the attached map. During work hours, the southbound outer (curbside) lane and northbound outer (curbside) lane on Monterey Avenue will be closed.


CVWD – Cook Street Lane Reductions Due to Pipeline Installation - Updated October 29, 2025

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) continues pipeline installation work along Cook Street in Palm Desert as part of a regional project to expand non-potable recycled water service for outdoor irrigation. This important infrastructure project supports long-term water sustainability goals by increasing the valley’s recycled water capacity and helping preserve local groundwater resources.

Location: Cook Street between Green Way and St. James Place
Construction Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Estimated Completion: 11/21/25

During construction hours, northbound and southbound traffic on Cook Street is reduced to one lane in active work zones. Cross streets may be temporarily closed as work progresses. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra time, and use alternate routes when possible.

Traffic Advisory:
Those commuting to Palm Desert High School should use caution in this area. Access to the high school is best via Fred Waring Drive and Phyllis Jackson Avenue.

For more information and project updates, visit cvwd.org.


Civic Center Parking Lot Construction Begins This Summer

Starting in October, the City of Palm Desert will begin construction in the Civic Center parking lot near City Hall to install solar canopies. This project supports the City’s commitment to sustainability by adding renewable energy infrastructure to a key municipal site. Construction is expected to take several months to complete.

During this time, portions of the parking lot will be temporarily closed, and traffic patterns may shift. We ask all visitors to use caution when navigating the area and follow posted signage for safe access to City facilities.


Traffic Advisory: Monterey Avenue Lane Closure at Avenida Las Palmas

Dates: Wednesday, October 29 – Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily
Location: Southbound outside (curb) lane, Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage

The City of Rancho Mirage has been notified that Arizona Pipeline, a subcontractor for Southern California Edison, will be performing infrastructure work related to last Friday’s emergency utility repairs.

Traffic Impacts:

  • The southbound outside (curb) lane on Monterey Avenue will be closed during work hours.
  • Motorists should expect delays, particularly during the morning commute into Palm Desert.
  • Please use alternate routes where possible and follow all posted traffic control signs.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as crews complete this important work to maintain essential services and roadway safety.


Southern California Edison Maintenance Work on Monterey Avenue

Work Dates: November 12, 13, and 17, 2025

Southern California Edison (SCE) will perform underground maintenance work along Monterey Avenue under an approved permit. Work will take place within both the City of Rancho Mirage and the City of Palm Desert.

Work Schedule

  • Wednesday, November 12 – 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, November 13 – 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
  • Monday, November 17 – 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Traffic control will be in place during these nighttime operations. Motorists are encouraged to drive with caution, reduce speed, and follow all posted signage when traveling through the area.

Vault locations are shown on the attached map. During work hours, the southbound outer (curbside) lane and northbound outer (curbside) lane on Monterey Avenue will be closed.


CVWD – Cook Street Lane Reductions Due to Pipeline Installation - Updated October 29, 2025

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) continues pipeline installation work along Cook Street in Palm Desert as part of a regional project to expand non-potable recycled water service for outdoor irrigation. This important infrastructure project supports long-term water sustainability goals by increasing the valley’s recycled water capacity and helping preserve local groundwater resources.

Location: Cook Street between Green Way and St. James Place
Construction Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Estimated Completion: 11/21/25

During construction hours, northbound and southbound traffic on Cook Street is reduced to one lane in active work zones. Cross streets may be temporarily closed as work progresses. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra time, and use alternate routes when possible.

Traffic Advisory:
Those commuting to Palm Desert High School should use caution in this area. Access to the high school is best via Fred Waring Drive and Phyllis Jackson Avenue.

For more information and project updates, visit cvwd.org.


Civic Center Parking Lot Construction Begins This Summer

Starting in October, the City of Palm Desert will begin construction in the Civic Center parking lot near City Hall to install solar canopies. This project supports the City’s commitment to sustainability by adding renewable energy infrastructure to a key municipal site. Construction is expected to take several months to complete.

During this time, portions of the parking lot will be temporarily closed, and traffic patterns may shift. We ask all visitors to use caution when navigating the area and follow posted signage for safe access to City facilities.


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  • Share The new signal at Marketplace Drive at Cook Street also has a large painted concrete wall indicating it is the entrance to Ralphs and mall shops. It is not and is misleading. It actually marks the truck entrance for offloading to the rear of the mall shops. The actual entrance to the mall is a few hundred feet further south on Cook. Don’t know if the addition of signal there was the right thing to do. truck entrances on Facebook Share The new signal at Marketplace Drive at Cook Street also has a large painted concrete wall indicating it is the entrance to Ralphs and mall shops. It is not and is misleading. It actually marks the truck entrance for offloading to the rear of the mall shops. The actual entrance to the mall is a few hundred feet further south on Cook. Don’t know if the addition of signal there was the right thing to do. truck entrances on Twitter Share The new signal at Marketplace Drive at Cook Street also has a large painted concrete wall indicating it is the entrance to Ralphs and mall shops. It is not and is misleading. It actually marks the truck entrance for offloading to the rear of the mall shops. The actual entrance to the mall is a few hundred feet further south on Cook. Don’t know if the addition of signal there was the right thing to do. truck entrances on Linkedin Email The new signal at Marketplace Drive at Cook Street also has a large painted concrete wall indicating it is the entrance to Ralphs and mall shops. It is not and is misleading. It actually marks the truck entrance for offloading to the rear of the mall shops. The actual entrance to the mall is a few hundred feet further south on Cook. Don’t know if the addition of signal there was the right thing to do. truck entrances link

    The new signal at Marketplace Drive at Cook Street also has a large painted concrete wall indicating it is the entrance to Ralphs and mall shops. It is not and is misleading. It actually marks the truck entrance for offloading to the rear of the mall shops. The actual entrance to the mall is a few hundred feet further south on Cook. Don’t know if the addition of signal there was the right thing to do. truck entrances

    Barrett Smith asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out to the City of Palm Desert and for taking the time to share your observations.

    The concrete wall and signage at the Market Place Drive and Cook Street intersection were installed by the private property owner of the adjacent shopping center and are not City-owned or maintained. It would be the property owner's decision to change the location of this sign. While the Market Place Drive entrance primarily serves as a delivery route for trucks accessing the rear of the shops, customers can still reach the shopping center’s main parking area by continuing west on Market Place Drive and turning left near IW Coffee.

    The new traffic signal at this location was installed in anticipation of future traffic needs, particularly with the upcoming DSRT Surf resort and other developments planned in the surrounding area. This signal is part of a broader effort to enhance safety and improve circulation as the community continues to grow.

    We value your input and thank you again for your engagement with the City. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any additional comments or questions.

    Best, 

    City of Palm Desert