Palm Springs Tramway tentative reopening date: April 1

There is finally some semblance of a timeline for when the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will reopen to the public. According to a news release issued Monday, repairs are expected to be finished by March 31, allowing for a tentative April 1 reopening.

One of the Coachella Valley’s most major attractions was closed on February 14 due to a historic storm that swept through the region. The heavy rains and ensuing flooding ended up cutting a 15-foot wide, 5-foot deep fissure in Tramway Road, making it impassible.

“There was a 70-year flood, we got more rain than the desert has seen in a while caused it to come down the mountain and essentially cause some flooding,” Cara Youngman, the Public Relations Manager for the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, told News Channel 3’s Sarah Trott on Friday.

According to the release, ‘new items’ have been added to the list of repairs since the initial February 19 damage assessment. The repairs:

Repair work to the washed-out portion of Tram Way should be completed by the end of this week. Upon completion of road repairs, heavy equipment will be brought up to remove debris, such as rocks and trees. Contractors will begin repairs to the main power line (to restore power to the Mountain Station) and repair the Valley Station’s fire suppression system. Crews are digging out dirt and debris currently blocking the intake valve to the Valley Station water tank. Once refilled and properly treated, potable water will be available at the Valley Station. In addition to the previously reported water damage at the Mountain Station, some minor roof damage has been discovered. Additional minor damage to Tram Way has been identified.

The release closed out urging visitors to check out the websites of Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism and the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to make plans in the meantime.