Road closures in effect in Indio for Coachella, Stagecoach festivals
Multiple road closures are in effect for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, as well as Stagecoach.
A road closure will be in effect on Avenue 50 between Monroe Street and Madison Avenue until May 8, according to a statement from the city of Indio. City officials said that residents can take alternate routes through Highway 111, Dr. Carreon Boulevard, Avenue 48 and Avenue 52.
According to the city of Indio, the following streets will be primary access routes for the festivals on the following days:
April 11-14; April 18-21; and April 25-28, but significant traffic is expected:
• Jefferson Street, southbound, from Interstate 10 to Avenue 52
• Washington Street, southbound, from I-10 to Avenue 52
• Monroe Street, southbound, from I-10 to Avenue 52
• Avenue 48 between Jefferson and Jackson streets
• Highway 111 at Jefferson Street
• Highway 111 at Monroe Street
• I-10 exit eastbound at Jefferson Street
• I-10 exit eastbound at Monroe Street
• I-10 exit eastbound at Washington Street
On each Friday of the festivals through each Monday, the following roads will be closed:
• Avenue 49 between Hjorth Street and Monroe Street
• Avenue 50 between Madison Street and Jackson Street
• Hjorth Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 50
• Madison Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 52
Consider the following alternate routes:
• North and south travel, use Washington Street, Jackson Street, Calhoun Street and Golf Center Parkway
• East and west travel, use Highway 111, Fred Waring Drive, Miles Avenue, Dr. Carreon Boulevard and Avenue 54
Expect the following additional delays:
• On each Monday following the festivals, streets surrounding the festival site and Interstate 10 will be busy with more than 40,000 campers leaving the area.
Uber Location:
• Avenue 49 and Monroe Street on the southwest corner
Friends & Family/Taxi Drop Off & Pick Up:
• Avenue 52 and Madison Street on the northeast corner
NO pedestrian or pedestrian festival access:
• Monroe Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 52
• Madison Street between Avenue 50 and Avenue 52
Approved pedestrian access:
• Corner of Avenue 49 and Monroe Street
• Corner of Avenue 52 and Madison Street
• Corner of Avenue 52 and Monroe Street
• Corner of Avenue 50 and Madison Street
Golf carts are not permitted on any of the above-listed streets.
For concert logistics, questions, or issues, you can call 760-391-4112 or email concertinfo@indio.org.
News Channel 3's Miyoshi Price spoke with city officials about the closures
The festivals will be held Friday to Sunday each weekend from April 14 to April 30, with the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival the first two weekends and Stagecoach the last weekend. Both festivals will be held at the Empire Polo Club, at 81800 51st Ave.
