What’s really happening to the VW Spider Beetle on Indian Canyon Drive?

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) An iconic desert oddity that has gone viral for its bizarre design and roadside shock value is now sitting behind a chain-link fence, posted with a city warning notice, that is fueling speculation, concern and plenty of rumors.

The VW Spider Beetle sculpture near Indian Canyon Drive, known for its vintage Volkswagen cars fused into an eight-legged spider shape, has recently been fenced off and marked with a “Do Not Enter - Unsafe to Occupy” notice from the City of Palm Springs. The sudden appearance of the warning and fencing has led to online claims that the sculpture is being removed. or that it’s already gone.

News Channel 3 went to the site and spoke directly with crews working in the area to find out what’s really happening.

Tune into News Channel 3 at 5pm and 6pm for a full report.