Road closures announced for President Obama’s visit
President Obama is expected to arrive in the Coachella Valley on Friday, and the Palm Springs Police Department just announced which roads will be closed, and at what times.
The following roads will be closed in Palm Springs to vehicles and pedestrians:
Kirk Douglas Way, between Ramon Road and El Cielo Road, beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday through 4 p.m. Tuesday
Airport Center Drive at Kirk Douglas Way, beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday through 4 p.m. Tuesday
You can still access the Palm Springs International Airport by using the main entrance at Tahquitz Canyon Way and El Cielo Road.
Rancho Mirage Road Closures from February 14 at 10AM – February 16 at 3PM:
Gerald Ford Drive at the intersection with Bob Hope Drive
Bob Hope Drive at the intersection with Frank Sinatra Drive
Frank Sinatra Drive from Morningside Drive to Bob Hope Drive
Drivers are asked to avoid these intersections and take alternate routes during this time period due to potential traffic congestion and delays.
News Channel 3 and CBS Local 2 will provide full coverage of the president’s Summit at Sunnylands as he meets with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
