Indian Canyon, Gene Autry remains closed through wash in Palm Springs due to low visibility

Update: Indian Canyon Drive and Gene Autry Trail were reopened Tuesday morning.

Original Post: Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon Drive were shut down at the Whitewater Wash in Palm Springs due to low visibility caused by strong winds Monday.

Both roadways remained closed to all traffic Tuesday morning.

Drivers can use alternate routes including Date Palm Drive to Vista Chino Road through the Whitewater Wash, Ramon Road, Dinah Shore Drive, or Highway 111 in and out of Palm Springs.

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates and get all your traffic information Mondays through Fridays on News Channel 3 in the Morning at 6:15 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. in your Timesaver Traffic updates.

A First Alert Weather Alert has been issued until 10 a.m. Tuesday due to gusty winds.

A Wind Advisory will be in effect through 9 a.m. Tuesday.