Coachella Fest: Coping with the second wave of traffic
Caltrans is urging drivers who use I-10 between Beaumont and Indio or I-15 through Fontana to try and avoid travel on Friday and again on Sunday afternoon through Monday night.
In addition, the closure of northbound Interstate 15 (I-15) at Duncan Canyon in Fontana will take place beginning Friday night, April 21, at 11:00 p.m. and continue through Monday morning, April 24, at 6:00 a.m.
Helpful Travel Tips: Plan ahead! Travel early in AM – before 9:00 a.m. or after 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Sunday and Monday. Use alternate routes whenever possible to avoid I-10 or I-15; BRING WATER! Also bring snacks and necessary medication; Have a full tank of gas; Make sure your car is in good running condition; Bring a charged cell phone with a car charger Use the restroom before you travel between Beaumont and Indio; Bring patience, please; Follow traffic on Caltrans Quickmap
Caltrans officials said drivers can use the Caltrans Quickmap to map out the best detour routes around I-10, such as State Route 62 (SR-62) or State Route 74 (SR-74). Los Angeles motorists using I-15 through Fontana to the High Desert or other destinations to the north can use Route 14 to Route 138 or Route 58 to avoid the closure.
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