Latest on Cook Street construction in Palm Desert

We're following the latest update on construction off of Cook Street in Palm Desert.

News Channel 3 previously reported that the City of Palm Desert's Full Depth Reclamation Project is aimed at making the road smoother and preventing potholes from forming. The Cook Street project is expected to cost up to $4 million in special funding.

The current construction on Cook Street borders the entrances into the Desert Springs Market Place. We spoke to business owners in the area who say their customers are being detoured.

Stephanie Meyer, owner of 'Stephan Cori' says many of her customers have been avoiding the shopping center since construction started in Late November.

"We're at the corner of Cook and Country Club which is a major intersection and major shopping center, and our clients can't get to our location. Often it's taking them at least 30 to 40 minutes just to go a couple of blocks," says Meyer.

Pedestrians, cyclists and cars are trying to drive safely amid lane closures and dozens of orange traffic barrels at the intersection of Country Club Dr and Cook St.

Drivers and business owners are concerned about the closed entrances and the lack of traffic directors and speed zones.

Construction is taking place on the roadway between Frank Sinatra Drive and Riviera Drive.

We reached out to the City of Palm Desert to get the latest timeline on the project, which is set to be completed in February.

The project is still planned for an end-of-February completion. If this projection changes in any way, the City will share those updates.

Ryland Penta, City of Palm Desert

Alternative routes include Portola Avenue, Washington Street, and Monterey Avenue.