Street Projects in Palm Desert

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This page provides an overview of planned street and roadway projects taking place throughout Palm Desert. The goal is to keep residents informed about upcoming work, anticipated impacts, and general timelines. While the City works closely with project partners to keep schedules up to date, timelines may change due to weather conditions, material availability, or coordination requirements. Although this list represents a comprehensive overview of known projects coordinated by City staff and partner agencies, smaller projects and emergency repairs may occur at any time and may not be listed here.

Monterey Avenue Roadway and Intersection ImprovementsMap of Monterey Avenue indicating construction

Construction is underway on roadway and intersection improvements along Monterey Avenue, from Gerald Ford Drive to the bridge at I-10.

Work began in early August and is currently focused primarily on concrete improvements along the east side of Monterey Avenue and within the median islands. This includes sidewalk, curb, driveway, and accessibility-related improvements. Because much of this initial work has been localized, motorists and nearby businesses may have experienced only limited disruptions to date.

Crews are currently completing work near the former 99 Cents Only Store driveway and at the intersection of Monterey Avenue and Dick Kelly Drive. This work is expected to continue through Friday, September 4. Signs have been placed to help direct customers to alternate driveway access, and businesses remain open during construction.

What’s Next

Beginning in October, construction will shift to grinding and repaving Monterey Avenue from Gerald Ford Drive north to the City limit. Because this phase will have a greater impact on traffic, the majority of paving work is planned to take place at night to help reduce daytime disruptions.

The overall project will rehabilitate the roadway and improve safety, accessibility, and traffic operations for motorists, pedestrians, nearby businesses, and visitors. Improvements include:

  • Asphalt pavement rehabilitation
  • Sidewalk, curb, and driveway repairs
  • Traffic signal infrastructure upgrades
  • Crosswalk and accessibility improvements
  • Median and intersection improvements
  • Enhancements to traffic flow and overall roadway safety

During construction, motorists may encounter temporary lane closures, traffic delays, noise, and intermittent changes to driveway or business access. The City and its contractor will work to minimize disruptions and maintain access to surrounding businesses whenever possible.

Additional construction updates, including information about upcoming paving schedules and traffic impacts, will be posted on this page as the project progresses.

The City appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as we work to improve this important Palm Desert corridor.

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This page provides an overview of planned street and roadway projects taking place throughout Palm Desert. The goal is to keep residents informed about upcoming work, anticipated impacts, and general timelines. While the City works closely with project partners to keep schedules up to date, timelines may change due to weather conditions, material availability, or coordination requirements. Although this list represents a comprehensive overview of known projects coordinated by City staff and partner agencies, smaller projects and emergency repairs may occur at any time and may not be listed here.

Monterey Avenue Roadway and Intersection ImprovementsMap of Monterey Avenue indicating construction

Construction is underway on roadway and intersection improvements along Monterey Avenue, from Gerald Ford Drive to the bridge at I-10.

Work began in early August and is currently focused primarily on concrete improvements along the east side of Monterey Avenue and within the median islands. This includes sidewalk, curb, driveway, and accessibility-related improvements. Because much of this initial work has been localized, motorists and nearby businesses may have experienced only limited disruptions to date.

Crews are currently completing work near the former 99 Cents Only Store driveway and at the intersection of Monterey Avenue and Dick Kelly Drive. This work is expected to continue through Friday, September 4. Signs have been placed to help direct customers to alternate driveway access, and businesses remain open during construction.

What’s Next

Beginning in October, construction will shift to grinding and repaving Monterey Avenue from Gerald Ford Drive north to the City limit. Because this phase will have a greater impact on traffic, the majority of paving work is planned to take place at night to help reduce daytime disruptions.

The overall project will rehabilitate the roadway and improve safety, accessibility, and traffic operations for motorists, pedestrians, nearby businesses, and visitors. Improvements include:

  • Asphalt pavement rehabilitation
  • Sidewalk, curb, and driveway repairs
  • Traffic signal infrastructure upgrades
  • Crosswalk and accessibility improvements
  • Median and intersection improvements
  • Enhancements to traffic flow and overall roadway safety

During construction, motorists may encounter temporary lane closures, traffic delays, noise, and intermittent changes to driveway or business access. The City and its contractor will work to minimize disruptions and maintain access to surrounding businesses whenever possible.

Additional construction updates, including information about upcoming paving schedules and traffic impacts, will be posted on this page as the project progresses.

The City appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as we work to improve this important Palm Desert corridor.

Accessibility Assistance
The City of Palm Desert is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website for all users. If you require assistance accessing information on this site, please email ada@palmdesert.gov

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  • Share We travel to NOCAL several times a year and stop in the Palm Desert/ Palm Springs area. Lately we spend too much of our time sitting at stop lights because they are not programmed to flow at the speed limit. ANY Traffic Employee could probably do it, much less a Traffic Engineer on Facebook Share We travel to NOCAL several times a year and stop in the Palm Desert/ Palm Springs area. Lately we spend too much of our time sitting at stop lights because they are not programmed to flow at the speed limit. ANY Traffic Employee could probably do it, much less a Traffic Engineer on X (formerly Twitter) Share We travel to NOCAL several times a year and stop in the Palm Desert/ Palm Springs area. Lately we spend too much of our time sitting at stop lights because they are not programmed to flow at the speed limit. ANY Traffic Employee could probably do it, much less a Traffic Engineer on Linkedin Email We travel to NOCAL several times a year and stop in the Palm Desert/ Palm Springs area. Lately we spend too much of our time sitting at stop lights because they are not programmed to flow at the speed limit. ANY Traffic Employee could probably do it, much less a Traffic Engineer link

    We travel to NOCAL several times a year and stop in the Palm Desert/ Palm Springs area. Lately we spend too much of our time sitting at stop lights because they are not programmed to flow at the speed limit. ANY Traffic Employee could probably do it, much less a Traffic Engineer

    birdieman7 asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for using Engage Palm Desert to provide feedback.

    The City is currently participating in a regional traffic signal coordination effort led by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) called CVSync. This program is designed to synchronize traffic signals along major corridors throughout the Coachella Valley to improve traffic flow and reduce delays. As part of this work, new fiber-optic infrastructure is being installed to allow signal timing to be adjusted based on real-time traffic conditions, including fluctuations caused by seasonal traffic, events, and festivals.

    CVSync is a long-term, valley-wide solution and currently includes major roadways such as Monterey Avenue, Portola Avenue, Cook Street, Washington Street, and Highway 111. If you are interested in learning more about this effort, additional information is available at: https://www.cv-sync.com/.

    We have shared your comments with the City’s Public Works Department, and staff would welcome the opportunity to learn more about the specific roadway or intersection where you experienced delays. While CVSync is underway, there may be opportunities to review and adjust signal timing on corridors that are not part of the program.

    Thank you again for your feedback and for visiting Palm Desert.

  • 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 X (formerly 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 over 1 year 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