Gene Autry Trail, Indian Canyon Dr. back open after wind-related closure

Update 7/9/24

North Indian Canyon Drive is back open, the city confirmed.

Original Report 7/8/24

Gene Autry Trail reopened to traffic Monday morning through the Whitewater Wash after an early morning closure due to low visibility and sand piling up.

North Indian Canyon Drive remained closed to traffic.

The normally busy roadways were shut down over the weekend due to low visibility and sand piling up.

Vista Chino was open Monday morning.

Drivers can also use Ramon Road, Dinah Shore Drive, or Highway 111 in and out of Palm Springs but give yourself extra time due to congestion.

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