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.
Portola Avenue – Sidewalk Repairs
The City of Palm Desert will perform sidewalk repairs along Portola Avenue in front of Chaparral Country Club to address several areas of damaged sidewalk and maintain safe pedestrian access.
Work is scheduled to take place from March 9 through March 12 between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM. During construction, the southbound #2 lane on Portola Avenue between Hovley Lane East and Quicksilver Drive will be temporarily closed to allow crews to safely complete the repairs.
Traffic control measures will be in place, and drivers are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area. We appreciate the community’s patience as these improvements are completed to maintain safe and accessible infrastructure.
City-Wide Restriping
The City of Palm Desert will soon begin nighttime lane striping along several arterial roads to install new bike lanes and improve roadway safety. Work is scheduled to start on March 23 and will continue for several weeks.
Crews will perform the work at night to minimize impacts to daytime traffic. During the removal of existing striping, nearby residents may occasionally hear equipment noise, but overall disruption is expected to be minimal. We appreciate the community’s patience as these improvements are completed to help create safer, more accessible streets for everyone.
Gerald Ford Drive Improvements
Two-way traffic has now resumed on Gerald Ford Drive between Cook Street and El Paseo del Corazon (the entrance to the Spanish Walk community) as construction continues on the City of Palm Desert’s roadway improvement project.
This project is designed to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and upgrade the overall appearance of the corridor. While most work is now taking place with traffic flowing in both directions, motorists may still encounter occasional lane adjustments as construction progresses.
All businesses remain open, and residents along the corridor continue to have access to their homes throughout the project.
Project Features Include:
- New pavement
- New medians
- Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveways
- Upgraded traffic signals
- Underground utility improvements
- Enhanced median landscaping to beautify the roadway
Construction Timeline: December 1, 2025 – May 26, 2026
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.
Portola Avenue – Sidewalk Repairs
The City of Palm Desert will perform sidewalk repairs along Portola Avenue in front of Chaparral Country Club to address several areas of damaged sidewalk and maintain safe pedestrian access.
Work is scheduled to take place from March 9 through March 12 between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM. During construction, the southbound #2 lane on Portola Avenue between Hovley Lane East and Quicksilver Drive will be temporarily closed to allow crews to safely complete the repairs.
Traffic control measures will be in place, and drivers are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area. We appreciate the community’s patience as these improvements are completed to maintain safe and accessible infrastructure.
City-Wide Restriping
The City of Palm Desert will soon begin nighttime lane striping along several arterial roads to install new bike lanes and improve roadway safety. Work is scheduled to start on March 23 and will continue for several weeks.
Crews will perform the work at night to minimize impacts to daytime traffic. During the removal of existing striping, nearby residents may occasionally hear equipment noise, but overall disruption is expected to be minimal. We appreciate the community’s patience as these improvements are completed to help create safer, more accessible streets for everyone.
Gerald Ford Drive Improvements
Two-way traffic has now resumed on Gerald Ford Drive between Cook Street and El Paseo del Corazon (the entrance to the Spanish Walk community) as construction continues on the City of Palm Desert’s roadway improvement project.
This project is designed to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and upgrade the overall appearance of the corridor. While most work is now taking place with traffic flowing in both directions, motorists may still encounter occasional lane adjustments as construction progresses.
All businesses remain open, and residents along the corridor continue to have access to their homes throughout the project.
Project Features Include:
- New pavement
- New medians
- Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveways
- Upgraded traffic signals
- Underground utility improvements
- Enhanced median landscaping to beautify the roadway
Construction Timeline: December 1, 2025 – May 26, 2026
