Traffic information announced for Desert Trip

City officials in Indio and La Quinta have announced for Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 of Desert Trip; Goldenvoice’s newest mega-concert being held in the desert this October.

The following roadways will function as primary routes:

Jefferson Street, southbound from Interstate 10 to Avenue 52
Washington Street, southbound from Interstate 10 to Avenue 52
Monroe Street, southbound from Interstate 10 to Avenue 52
Highway 111 at Jefferson Street
Highway 111 at Monroe Street
Interstate 10 exit eastbound at Jefferson and Interstate 10 exit eastbound at Monroe ]

Alternate routes:

North and south travel, use Washington, Jackson, Calhoun Street and Golf Center Parkwa

East and west travel, use Fred Waring Drive, Miles Avenue, Avenue 48 and Avenue 54

Uber/taxi pick-off and drop-off will be located in Shuttle Lot, on the north side of Avenue 50, just east of Hjorth, until 8 p.m. each night of the concert. After 8 p.m., concertgoers in ubers/taxis will be re-routed to the Riverside County Fairgrounds and then be shuttled to the venue. The last shuttle to the venue from the fairgrounds will be at 10 p.m. All uber/taxi concertgoers will be transported from the Shuttle Lot to the fairgrounds after 8 p.m. to connect with their driver.

Absolutely no pedestrians or pedestrian access to the concert will be permitted on Monroe Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 52. Pedestrian access will be available at the corner of Avenue 49 and Monroe Street, and at the corner of Avenue 52 and Madison Street. Golf carts will not be permitted anywhere.

There will be approximately 25,000 guests shuttled into and out of the concert venue from various locations to help ease traffic conditions.

La Quinta Code Compliance Officers will be accessible during both Desert Trip weekends from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at (760) 777-7145 .

To report short-term rental home violations, please call:

Indio: (760) 883-1838

La Quinta: (760) 833-9050