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NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND VIA ESCUELA COMING IN FALL 2026


The City of Palm Springs has awarded a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. for the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive & Via Escuela.

Because traffic signal poles require a significant fabrication period, major construction activity is not expected to begin until late Spring or early Summer 2026. The project is anticipated to be completed between late Summer and early Fall 2026.

Why is this traffic signal being installed?

As identified in the City’s Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and through community feedback, this intersection has been recognized as a location that would benefit from roadway safety improvements. The LRSP recommends installing a traffic signal here to enhance safety for all roadway users.

In the meantime, minor intermittent work, such as underground utility potholing, may occur prior to major construction. Traffic impacts during this early preparatory work are expected to be minimal.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Anthony Acosta at 760-323-8253 ext. 8740 or by email at anthony.acosta@palmspringsca.gov.”




CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)

The City’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes major projects to construct new, replace or upgrade existing City infrastructure including but not limited to its bridges, buildings, facilities, drainage systems, parks, streets, highways, traffic signals and utilities.


NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT INDIAN CANYON DRIVE AND VIA ESCUELA COMING IN FALL 2026


The City of Palm Springs has awarded a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. for the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Indian Canyon Drive & Via Escuela.

Because traffic signal poles require a significant fabrication period, major construction activity is not expected to begin until late Spring or early Summer 2026. The project is anticipated to be completed between late Summer and early Fall 2026.

Why is this traffic signal being installed?

As identified in the City’s Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and through community feedback, this intersection has been recognized as a location that would benefit from roadway safety improvements. The LRSP recommends installing a traffic signal here to enhance safety for all roadway users.

In the meantime, minor intermittent work, such as underground utility potholing, may occur prior to major construction. Traffic impacts during this early preparatory work are expected to be minimal.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Anthony Acosta at 760-323-8253 ext. 8740 or by email at anthony.acosta@palmspringsca.gov.”




CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)

The City’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes major projects to construct new, replace or upgrade existing City infrastructure including but not limited to its bridges, buildings, facilities, drainage systems, parks, streets, highways, traffic signals and utilities.

  • Playground Equipment Shade Structures - Demuth Park & Baristo Park

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    Project Description: Construct shade structures over the two playgrounds at Demuth Park and the playground at Baristo Park

    Project Status: Construction (Notice to Proceed)

    Project Justification: Intense summer heat, makes playground equipment hot to the touch and unusable by children for large parts of the day. Shade structures will provide some relief and allow for children to play outdoors.

    Funding: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The CDBG program can fund projects like this when located in a low/moderate income area of the City.

  • E. Palm Canyon Bridge over Palm Canyon Wash

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    Location: East Palm Canyon Drive, 0.5 miles East of Farrell Drive

    Project Description: Bridge rehabilitation project, to widen four-lane bridge to add shoulders and sidewalks.

    Project Justification: No shoulders and sidewalks along the bridge. Pedestrian bridge on north side, but nothing for south side.

    Project Status: Design - In Progress

    Cost: $9,323,000

    Funding

    • Capital Projects funding
    • Measure A

  • Ramon Road Bridge over Whitewater River

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    Location: Ramon Road Bridge, 0.8 miles East of Gene Autry Trail.

    Project Description: Widen four-lane bridge to six-lane bridge, seismic retrofit as necessary, scour countermeasures.

    Project Justification: The existing street is six lanes on either side of the bridge. The four-lane bridge is a bottleneck. There is no pedestrian sidewalk on the north side of the bridge.

    Project Status: Design - In Progress

    Cost: $44,655,000

    Funding

    • Federal Funds - Highway Bridge Program
    • Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG)
    • City of Cathedral City

  • Recreation Fields LED Lighting Upgrades

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    Location: Demuth Park and Sunrise Park Ballfields

    Project Description: The lights at the various park ballfields were installed in the 1950s and 1960s and utilized outdated and energy inefficient metal halide light fixtures that are no longer manufactured. This project will replace the metal halide light fixtures with energy efficient LED light fixtures and replace the wiring system.

    Project Status: COMPLETED

    Cost: $4,194,219

    Funding: Measure J

  • South Palm Canyon Drive Bridge Widening

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    Location: South Palm Canyon Drive from Murray Canyon to Bogert Trail

    Project Description: Bridge widening includes construction of a new bridge and drainage improvements at Arenas Canyon South drainage channel.

    Project Justification: Eliminate flooded roadway with a four-lane bridge on South Palm Canyon Drive

    Project Status: Design - In Progress

    Cost: $6,346,550

    Funding: Federal funding; Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG)

  • Victoria Park and Ruth Hardy Park Restroom Renovations

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    Project Description: This project will upgrade the plumbing and electrical facilities inside City owned parks. Based on Engineering and Architectural review, the project may reconstruct the restroom rather than upgrade. Alternatively, we will review the ability to construct new restrooms at these locations.

    Project status: In Design

    Cost: $950,000

    Funding: Measure J

  • Traffic Signal Modifications at 14 Intersections

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    Project Description: Modify the traffic signals at14 intersections for improved visibility, add protected left-turn phasing

    • N Palm Canyon/San Rafael
    • N Indian Canyon/San Rafael
    • N Indian Canyon/Vista Chino
    • E Vista Chino/Sunrise
    • E Vista Chino/Gene Autry Trail
    • E Vista Chino
    • Clubhouse View
    • N Indian Canyon/Tachevah
    • S Palm Canyon/Ramon, Ramon/Farrell
    • Ramon/Vella-Kirk Douglas
    • Ramon/Gene Autry Trail
    • Ramon/San Luis Ray Dr.
    • S Palm Canyon/Mesquite
    • Dinah Shore/Gene Autry Trail

    Project Status: In Progress

    Cost: $4,350,500

    Funding: Federal funding

  • Traffic Signal Modifications at 9 Intersections

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    Project Description: Improve traffic signals at 9 intersections with the latest in traffic safety equipment, including the installation of advanced dilemma zone detection and upgrading of ADA curb ramps.

    • Tahquitz Canyon Way / Calle Encilia
    • E. Palm Canyon Drive / Araby Drive
    • Ramon Road / Avenida Caballeros
    • Ramon Road / Compadre Road
    • Farrell Drive/Via Escuela
    • Sunrise Way / Tachevah Drive
    • Farrell Drive / Alejo Road
    • Indian Canyon Drive / 20th Avenue
    • Sunrise Way / Alejo Road

    Project Status: In Progress

    Cost: $1,702,700

    Funding: Federal Funding

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