Street Projects in Palm Desert

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Gerald Ford Drive

The City of Palm Desert will begin a major improvement project on Gerald Ford Drive between Cook Street and El Paseo del Corazon (the entrance to the Spanish Walk community). This project is designed to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and upgrade the overall appearance of the corridor. The road will be closed to eastbound traffic during construction, but one lane of westbound traffic will remain.

All businesses are open and residents along the corridor will continue to have access to their homes during construction.

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


San Pablo Avenue Slurry Seal – November 23–24

Beginning the night of Sunday, November 23, the City will be slurry-coating San Pablo Avenue from Shadow Mountain Drive to San Gorgonio Way. Slurry work will occur over two nights, with lane striping to follow at a later date during nighttime hours.

Construction will take place from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. During the work on the segment between Highway 111 and Shadow Mountain Drive (closest to El Paseo), at least one lane of traffic in each direction will remain open to allow vehicle access.


CVWD Non-Potable Water Line Construction - Frank Sinatra Drive Near Eldorado

CVWD's Cook Street non-potable water (NPW) project is nearing completion. As the contractor transitions to the final phase, a brief activity will occur near the intersection of Frank Sinatra Drive and Eldorado Drive.

What to Expect

  • Location: Frank Sinatra Drive at Eldorado Drive
  • Scope of Work: A small trench installation as part of the final phase of the NPW project
  • Contractor: TE Roberts

Traffic Impacts:

  • No street closures
  • Lanes will remain open but will be narrowed; drivers should use caution

Schedule:

  • Potholing scheduled for Thursday, December 11 (cutting small holes in the road to move existing utilities)
  • Trenching is anticipated between December 15 and 24
  • Street work is expected to take less than two weeks, and possibly closer to one week
  • This schedule may change due to weather or other circumstances


Civic Center Parking Lot Construction

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.


Gerald Ford Drive

The City of Palm Desert will begin a major improvement project on Gerald Ford Drive between Cook Street and El Paseo del Corazon (the entrance to the Spanish Walk community). This project is designed to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and upgrade the overall appearance of the corridor. The road will be closed to eastbound traffic during construction, but one lane of westbound traffic will remain.

All businesses are open and residents along the corridor will continue to have access to their homes during construction.

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


San Pablo Avenue Slurry Seal – November 23–24

Beginning the night of Sunday, November 23, the City will be slurry-coating San Pablo Avenue from Shadow Mountain Drive to San Gorgonio Way. Slurry work will occur over two nights, with lane striping to follow at a later date during nighttime hours.

Construction will take place from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. During the work on the segment between Highway 111 and Shadow Mountain Drive (closest to El Paseo), at least one lane of traffic in each direction will remain open to allow vehicle access.


CVWD Non-Potable Water Line Construction - Frank Sinatra Drive Near Eldorado

CVWD's Cook Street non-potable water (NPW) project is nearing completion. As the contractor transitions to the final phase, a brief activity will occur near the intersection of Frank Sinatra Drive and Eldorado Drive.

What to Expect

  • Location: Frank Sinatra Drive at Eldorado Drive
  • Scope of Work: A small trench installation as part of the final phase of the NPW project
  • Contractor: TE Roberts

Traffic Impacts:

  • No street closures
  • Lanes will remain open but will be narrowed; drivers should use caution

Schedule:

  • Potholing scheduled for Thursday, December 11 (cutting small holes in the road to move existing utilities)
  • Trenching is anticipated between December 15 and 24
  • Street work is expected to take less than two weeks, and possibly closer to one week
  • This schedule may change due to weather or other circumstances


Civic Center Parking Lot Construction

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.