New lanes to be added to N. Indian Canyon Drive

 Construction is underway to add two additional lanes to N. Indian Canyon Drive between 18th Ave. and 20th Ave. in the City of Palm Springs, the City of Desert Hot Springs, and the unincorporated area of Riverside County.

 N. Indian Canyon Drive is a major north-south roadway that provides connectivity to Interstate 10 and State Route 62 in the cities and communities in and near Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs.  The widening will be constructed in two phases:

•    Phase 1 includes the construction of two additional lanes on N. Indian Canyon Drive, for a total of two lanes in each direction between 18th Ave. and 20th Ave.

•    Phase 2 includes the construction of two additional lanes on Indian Canyon Drive, for a total of two lanes in each direction between 18th Ave. and Dillon Road, and includes the addition of a new traffic signal at Dillon Road.

 “The City of Desert Hot Springs is excited to see work beginning on this much needed arterial project in the cities of Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs and County of Riverside,” said Scott Matas, mayor of Desert Hot Springs. “This project will help commuting traffic get to their destinations and help the movement of goods in the growing industrial areas of Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs by easing congestion.”

 Construction has begun on Phase 1 and is scheduled to be completed in mid-August.  Work will be done at night between the hours of 8 PM and 5 AM to minimize disruption to the public.  Construction of phase 2 will start early next year. The widening of N. Indian Canyon Drive is expected to greatly improve traffic conditions, reduce delay and accommodate future growth in the region.

 The construction contract for phase 1 was awarded to Granite Construction for $676,663.

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July 9, 2019

The Riverside County Transportation Department installed box culverts today at Temescal Canyon Road.

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Construction Alert
July 8-14, 2019

Nighttime Road Closures
Monday through Thursday nights, July 8-11
Gilman Springs Road will be closed from 8pm to 5am. Please see the detour map posted here. Local residents and businesses, along with emergency vehicles, will have access through the checkpoint. On SR-60, the Gilman Springs Road exit will close during the nighttime work. Also, expect delays from nightly lane closures on east and westbound SR-60 Truck Lanes project (rctc.org/60trucklanes).

Possible lane closures Friday and Saturday night, July 12-13
One lane may be closed on Gilman Springs Road from SR-60 to SR-79. Motorists will be escorted through the construction zone one direction at a time. Please plan for delays. On Highway 60, the Gilman Springs Road exit will close during nighttime work.

Click here for PDF Version of Construction Alert Flyer

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Project Update

Last week, crews completed final paving and the first coat of striping on Gilman Springs Road.

This week, crews will complete final striping and add the rumble strip, guardrail, and thermoplastic pavement markings.

Progress on the Bridge Street traffic signal installation continues during daytime hours. Please reduce speed in the construction zone.

Nighttime Road Closures Tuesday and Wednesday, July 2-3
8 pm to 5 am

No closures starting July 4 through July 7 for Independence Day. Please drive safely during the Independence Day holiday and follow posted speed limits.

CLICK HERE FOR PDF VERSION OF CONSTRUCTION ALERT FLYER

July 2, 2019

Median traffic dividers to be installed on Gilman Springs Road

Riverside County work crews are installing median traffic delineators for several miles on Gilman Springs Road as officials continue to improve safety on the busy two-lane traffic artery.

It is the first time the devices have been used to this degree on a county-maintained roadway. The devices are single plastic reflective posts that will be placed every 50 feet along most of the corridor, and 25 feet apart along tight curves. This spacing should provide sufficient sight distance and will be highly visible and discourage drivers from passing, which is not allowed on Gilman Springs Road.

“We are always looking for ways to improve the safety on all of our roadways, and this project is part of that process,” said Patricia Romo, director of the Riverside County Transportation Department. “This is an innovative way to improve safety and it can be completed in a relatively short period of time.”

The barrier work, which costs about $150,000 for materials, is expected to be finished before the end of July, when an ongoing $5 million resurfacing project is also set to be completed. Crews are also installing a traffic light at the intersection of Gilman Springs Road and Bridge Street.

“Traffic safety is our No. 1 priority,” Romo said. “These improvements to Gilman Springs Road will go a long way to improving safety.”

The devices will be installed along the county maintained limits of Gilman Springs Road between Kevin Street and State Route 79 – about nine miles of roadway. 

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Road Closure: Monday through Thursday nights, June 24-27, Gilman Springs Road will be closed from 8 pm to 5 am. Please see the detour below. Local residents and businesses, along with emergency vehicles, will have access through the checkpoint. On SR-60, the Gilman Springs Road exit will close during nighttime work. Also, expect delays from nightly lane closures on east and westbound SR-60 for the 60 Truck Lanes project (rctc.org/60trucklanes).

Possible lane closures: Friday and Saturday nights, June 28-29, from 8 pm to 5 am. Motorists will beescorted through the lane closures. Please plan for delays.

CLICK HERE FOR CONSTRUCTION ALERT FLYER (PDF)

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Full Road Closure - July 8-26, 2019

Temescal Canyon Road between Trilogy Parkway and Glen Ivy Road

Temescal Canyon Road will be closed for three weeks to install a drainage culvert. The road crosses Coldwater Creek and is subject to flooding and nuisance water flow during rain events. The drainage culvert will address nuisance water by redirecting the upstream water so it flows under the road.

The road closure is scheduled while school is out of session, as requested by the community. The road will be closed 24/7 for the duration of the project, starting at 6 am on July 8, through 10 pm on July 26.

Road Closure Flyer (PDF)

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Nightime Closures
Road Closure: Monday through Thursday nights, June 17-20

Road will be closed from 8 pm to 5 am. Please see the detour below. Local residents and businesses, along with emergency vehicles, will have access through the checkpoint.

On Highway 60, the Gilman Springs Road exit will close during nighttime work. Also, nighttime delays are expected on eastbound Highway 60 for the 60 Truck Lanes project (rctc.org/60trucklanes).

Construction Alert flyer for June 17-23, 2019 (PDF)

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Construction Alert flyer for June 17-23, 2019

June 7, 2019

The contractor is currently working on storm drains, utility relocations, retaining walls, and curb & gutter along Temescal Canyon Road to Dos Lagos Drive.

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CONSTRUCTION ALERT: June 10-16, 2019

Road Closure: Monday through Thursday nights, June 10-13, Gilman Springs Road will be closed from 8 pm to 5 am. Please see the detour below. On Highway 60, the Gilman Springs Road exit will close during nighttime work. Local residents and businesses, along with emergency vehicles, will have access through the checkpoint.

Lane Closure: Friday, June 14, one lane on Gilman Springs Road will be closed from 8 pm to 5 am.Motorists will be escorted through the construction zone one lane at a time. Please plan for delays or use the detour onto Highway 79 and Highway 60.

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June 2-9, 2019

Project Update

On Monday night, June 3, construction related closures for the Gilman Springs Road Resurfacing project begin. Road or lane closures on Gilman Springs Road are possible every night from 8 pm to 5 am, through July. Please see the closure schedule below. Local residents and businesses, along with emergency vehicles, will have access through the checkpoint. On Highway 60, the Gilman Springs Road exit will close during nighttime work. Motorists may follow the posted detour onto Highway 79.

The project will rehabilitate the roadway in both directions during nighttime hours from south of Highway 60 to Highway 79. Crews also will be installing a new traffic signal at the Gilman Springs Road and Bridge Street intersection during daytime working hours from 7 am to 5 pm.

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May 30, 2019

Gilman Springs Road to close at night for resurfacing project

Project rehabilitates nine miles of roadway between SR-60 and SR-79 during nighttime work

Gilman Springs Road, a major traffic artery between Highway 60 and the San Jacinto Valley, will be closed periodically at night for about two months as crews complete a resurfacing project.

The nighttime closures begin the week of June 3 and work will be completed sometime in July. Motorists can use a detour that takes them from Highway 79 through Lamb Canyon onto Highway 60 in Beaumont.

Gilman Springs Road could be closed on Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Single lane closures, with pilot car escorts for motorists, may be scheduled for Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Highway 60, the Gilman Springs Road exit will close during nighttime work. Local residents and businesses, along with emergency vehicles, will have access through the checkpoint.

Crews also will install a traffic signal at the intersection of Gilman Springs Road and Bridge Street. The majority of the traffic signal work will take place during daytime hours, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with major street closures planned to coincide with Gilman Springs Road nighttime closures. 

No work is scheduled on Saturday, June 1, on Friday, June 21, or from July 4-7 during the Independence Day weekend.

For additional project information and detour maps, visit the county’s website at https://rcprojects.org/gilmanspringsresurfacing or follow the county’s social media posts on Twitter and Facebook @RivCoTrans.

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May 23, 2019

The contractor is currently working on storm drains, utility relocations, retaining walls, and curb & gutter along Temescal Canyon Road from Dawson Canyon Road to Dos Lagos Drive.

Current Construction and Traffic Restrictions

The final water main is being relocated just north of Dawson Canyon Road. Traffic at this location is being directed to use the

west side of the road.

Various utility and storm drain locations along the street are being worked on. Trac agging operations will direct traffic as needed to allow crews to work on the street at those locations.

Curbs and gutters are being installed at various locations throughout the project area.

A 400-foot long decorative retaining wall is being constructed south of Dos Lagos Drive. The nal section of this wall will be poured Friday, May 24. The mural relief on the wall includes a stagecoach on a backdrop of hillsides representing the historical Butterfield Overland Mail Route that traveled this route during the 1850s.

April 29, 2019 - The contractor is currently working on slope grading, storm drains, utility relocations, and retaining walls along Temescal Canyon Road from Dawson Canyon Rd to Dos Lagos Dr.

Current Construction and Traffic Restrictions
A second water main is being relocated just north of Dawson Canyon Rd. Traffic at this location is being pushed on to the shoulders where temporary pavement has been added, so that crews can work behind concrete barriers in the center of the street.

Various utility and storm drain locations along the street are being worked on and will have traffic flagging operations to allow crews to work on the street at those locations.

Curbs and gutters are being installed at various locations throughout the project area. A retaining wall south of Dos Lagos Dr. is being formed next week.

In early May, Southern California Edison will need to disconnect power for 1 shift so that they can connect the newly constructed power lines into the existing power grid. Please watch for futher updates on exact time for this swich as that work draws closer.

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March 27, 2019, Temescal Canyon Road Widening Update - The contractor is currently working on slope grading, storm drains, utility relocations, and retaining walls along Temescal Canyon Road from Dawson Canyon Rd to Dos Lagos Dr.

A water main crossing Temescal Canyon Road just north of Dawson Canyon Rd is being replaced. The waterline will be shut off for about 2 weeks starting March 28, 2019. Traffic at this location is being pushed on to the shoulders where temporary pavement has been added, so that crews can work behind concrete barriers in the center of the street. Water service to the affected areas will not be impacted, but alternate water sources will be challenged – please be water wise.

Slope excavation just north of the water main replacement is nearing completion, and erosion control measures should be added next week.

Various utility and storm drain locations along the street are being worked on and will have traffic flagging to allow crews to work on the street at those locations.

Retaining walls south of Dos Lagos Dr are being worked on and will start seeing masonry blocks being placed next week.

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