TRAFFIC ALERT: Gene Autry trail reopens

North Gene Autry trail has reopened at the wash in Palm Springs. The major artery connecting Palm Springs to Interstate 10 opened again around 12:10 p.m. according to the Palm Springs Police Department. The road was closed to all traffic at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning.

Police closed North Indian Canyon Drive through the Whitewater wash in Palm Springs due to blowing sand and dust that reduced visibility and made for hazardous driving conditions at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. the road reopened just under 24 hours later, around 4:00 p.m. Monday.

Indian Canyon Dr. reopens at the wash

Palm Springs Police tweeted, “Wind and fine sand create hazardous conditions making vehicular travel unsafe.”