Palm Springs opens Gene Autry, Indian Canyon still closed due to strong winds, sand, and low visibility
Update 4/14/2023- 9:00 a.m.
PSPD reports that Gene Autry Trail is now open. Indian Canyon still closed.
Update 4/13/23 - 6:10 p.m.
The city has closed N Gene Autry Drive due to low visibility from wind and sand.
Indian Canyon has been shut down.
Original Report 4/13/23 - 6:22 a.m.
North Indian Canyon Drive was closed to all traffic Thursday morning at 6:00 a.m. due to wind, sand, and low visibility.
Palm Springs Police said the normally busy roadway was closed due to visibility concerns.
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The closure runs from N. Indian Canyon Drive was closed from Sunrise Parkway to Garnet Avenue.
Some alternate routes included Date Palm, Vista Chino, Highway 111, and Gene Autry Trail.
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Stay with News Channel 3 for updates on this closure and your Time Saver Traffic Updates at 6:15 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. Mondays through Fridays.