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N. Gene Autry Drive reopens following closure due to winds and blowing sand

By Jeff Stahl

June 21, 2021 6:18 AM

Published June 21, 2021 6:13 AM

Palm Springs Police reopened North Gene Autry Road through the Whitewater Wash Monday at 11:00 a.m.

The important traffic artery in and out of Palm Springs was closed Saturday evening due to blowing sand and low visibility.

The road had been closed to all traffic between Salvia Road and East Via Escuela repeatedly over the past several days due to windy conditions.

Motorists were being detoured away from the major traffic artery Monday morning.

Both Indian Canyon Drive and Vista Chino remained open through their wash crossings for people trying to drive in and out of Palm Springs.

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