TRAFFIC ALERT: Gene Autry Trail and Vista Chino reopen
Gene Autry Trail reopened to traffic Wednesday morning after being closed due to blowing sand and dust Tuesday afternoon. Only Indian Canyon Drive remained closed to all traffic through the Whitewater Wash in Palm Springs, according to Palm Springs Police.
Incident Type: Roadway open
Address/Location: Gene Autry Tr through the Wash
Today’s Date: 05-22-2019
Current Time: 06:07:26
Preliminary Incident Info: Gene Autry Trail through the Wash is now open.
https://t.co/lffGrf8Z2W
— Palm Springs PD (@PalmSpringsPD) May 22, 2019
Poor visibility and blowing sand had been making the roadways difficult to navigate, according to News Channel 3 viewers, who shared videos and photos throughout the day Tuesday.
The closure was in effect between East Via Escuela and Interstate 10. Indian Canyon Drive is also closed to traffic through the Whitewater Wash due to blowing and drifting sand.
Vista Chino Drive was reopened to traffic early Wednesday morning between North Gene Autry Trail and Carmela Road. It had been closed to traffic Tuesday afternoon.
Incident Type: Vista Chino is now open through the Wash
Address/Location: Vista Chino from Gene Autry Tr to Carmela Dr
Today’s Date: 05-22-2019
Current Time: 05:05:19
Preliminary Incident Info: Vista Chino is now open through the wash https://t.co/93yaxGF2Kn
— Palm Springs PD (@PalmSpringsPD) May 22, 2019
According to the California Highway Patrol, the closure would be going into effect at around 3:05 p.m.
Indian Canyon Drive closed Tuesday morning due to poor visibility and blowing sand.
PSPD advised drivers to use alternate routes, such as:
Highway 111 outbound Ramon Road toward Cathedral City Eastbound Dinah Shore toward Cathedral City East Palm Canyon Drive toward Cathedral City
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