Project Overview
Phase 1
Limits: 20th Avenue to 18th Avenue
Length: 4,000 feet (0.75 miles)
District: 4
City: Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs
The County of Riverside Transportation Department, in cooperation with the City of Desert Hot Springs, City of Palm Springs, and Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), is proposing to widen approximately 3,100 feet of roadway and reconstruct approximately 900 feet of a portion of the north bound lane along North Indian Canyon Drive from 20th Avenue to 18th Avenue. North Indian Canyon Drive is currently a two lane road that ranges from 40-86 feet wide with curb/gutter and sidewalk along various segments of the roadway. The proposed improvements will add one lane of travel in each direction and consists of excavating the roadway and placing back Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) over Class II Aggregate Base.
Additional improvements include:
Construction of new curb and gutter
Placement of safety edge and shoulder backing
Utility relocations and adjustments
Bike lane
Striping of roadway, including pavement markers and reflectors
Salvage/removal and installation of new signs
Right-of-way has been required to construct the proposed improvements.
PHASE 1 project schedule
Environmental Clearance: January 2018
Final Design: July 2018
Construction Start: May 2019
Construction End: August 2019
Phase 2
Limits: 18th Avenue to Dillon Road
Length: 3,000 feet (0.60 miles)
District: 5
Community: North Palm Springs
The County of Riverside Transportation Department, in cooperation with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG), is proposing to widen North Indian Canyon Drive between 18th Avenue and Dillon Road as well as install a new traffic signal at the intersection of North Indian Canyon Drive and Dillon Road. The westerly, northerly, and easterly legs of the intersection at North Indian Canyon Drive and Dillon Road will be widened as well. North Indian Canyon Drive is currently a two lane road with curb/gutter and dike along various segments of the roadway. The proposed improvements will add one lane of travel in each direction and consists of excavating the roadway and placing back Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) over Class II Aggregate Base.
Additional improvements include:
Reconstruction of block wall and relocated chain link fence
Reconstruction and construction of asphalt concrete dike
Construction of new curb and gutter, spandrel and cross gutter, curb ramps, driveway, and dip section
Placement of safety edge and shoulder backing
Utility relocations and adjustments
Bike lane
Striping of roadway, including pavement markers and reflectors
Salvage/removal and installation of new signs
Right-of-way has been required to construct the proposed improvements.
Phase 2 Schedule:
Environmental Clearance: January 2018
Final Design: Winter 2020
Construction Start: July 6, 2021
Construction End: December 2021
☎ Project CONTACT
Alfredo Martinez
(951) 955-0086
almartin@rivco.org
Project Documents
Proposed North Indian Canyon Widening - Exhibit 1 (pdf)
Proposed North Indian Canyon Widening - Exhibit 2 (pdf)
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