Roads closed after several vehicles were trapped by flooding on N. Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs
Three major traffic arteries in and out of Palm Springs remained closed to traffic Wednesday morning due to flooding, according to police. Gene Autry Trail, Indian Canyon Drive, and Vista Chino Road were all closed as of 6:00 a.m.
Motorists can use Highway 111, Ramon Road, or Dinah Shore to get in or out of the city, but can expect lengthy delays and congestion as other drivers are forced to use detours.
ORIGINAL STORY:
First responders conducted a swift water rescue on North Indian Canyon Drive in the Whitewater Wash in Palm Springs Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Palm Springs Fire Dept., there were reports of multiple occupied vehicles stuck in the fast-moving water.
First responders rescued three drivers safely with no injuries to the firefighters or the occupants. In addition, firefighters rescued a dog from one of the cars.
The roadway, which is just south of Interstate 10, was shut down in both directions. In addition, Gene Autry, the next freeway exit to the east, was shut down between Via Escuela and the I-10.
First Alert Weather Alert Day
Ahead of the incoming storm system, a Flood Watchwas issued for areas west, including the Apple and El Dorado fire burn scars.
According to our First Alert Weather Team, the bulk of our rainfall was set to happen Tuesday afternoon and night. Heavy pockets of rain and thunderstorms were possible.
When Every Second Counts: I-Team reveals new progress in keeping flood-prone and sand-drifted roads open
Drivers have dealt with at least 11 weather-related closures on Indian Canyon Drive through the Whitewater wash this year alone. It’s inconvenient for everyone, but also critical for others who live in some surrounding areas.
The frustrations with the all-to-often storm-related road closures between Interstate 10 and the city of Palm Springs are inconvenient for anyone trying to get somewhere.
Watch our I-Team investigation on progress in improving roadways in the player below.
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