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This page provides an overview of planned street and roadway projects taking place throughout Palm Desert. The goal is to keep residents informed about upcoming work, anticipated impacts, and general timelines. While the City works closely with project partners to keep schedules up to date, timelines may change due to weather conditions, material availability, or coordination requirements. Although this list represents a comprehensive overview of known projects coordinated by City staff and partner agencies, smaller projects and emergency repairs may occur at any time and may not be listed here.
Gerald Ford Drive
The City of Palm Desert will begin a major improvement project on Gerald Ford Drive between Cook Street and El Paseo del Corazon (the entrance to the Spanish Walk community). This project is designed to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and upgrade the overall appearance of the corridor. The road will be closed to eastbound traffic during construction, but one lane of westbound traffic will remain.
All businesses are open and residents along the corridor will continue to have access to their homes during construction.
Project Features Include:
New pavement
New medians
Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveways
Upgraded traffic signals
Underground utility improvements
Enhanced median landscaping to beautify the roadway
Construction Timeline: December 1, 2025 – May 26, 2026
Upcoming Sidewalk Repairs on Cook Street
The City of Palm Desert will be completing sidewalk repairs along Cook Street (east side), northbound, between Market Place and Frank Sinatra Drive. This work will address 10 locations of damaged sidewalk, which will be removed and replaced.
To safely complete the repairs, a lane closure will be required during construction hours.
Project Details
Start Date: February 9, 2026
Completion Date: February 12, 2026
Work Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lane Closure Information
Lane Closed: Outside lane (nearest to the sidewalk) on Cook Street northbound
Closure Location: Market Place to Frank Sinatra Drive
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution when traveling through the area. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve pedestrian safety and infrastructure.
This page provides an overview of planned street and roadway projects taking place throughout Palm Desert. The goal is to keep residents informed about upcoming work, anticipated impacts, and general timelines. While the City works closely with project partners to keep schedules up to date, timelines may change due to weather conditions, material availability, or coordination requirements. Although this list represents a comprehensive overview of known projects coordinated by City staff and partner agencies, smaller projects and emergency repairs may occur at any time and may not be listed here.
Gerald Ford Drive
The City of Palm Desert will begin a major improvement project on Gerald Ford Drive between Cook Street and El Paseo del Corazon (the entrance to the Spanish Walk community). This project is designed to enhance safety, improve traffic flow, and upgrade the overall appearance of the corridor. The road will be closed to eastbound traffic during construction, but one lane of westbound traffic will remain.
All businesses are open and residents along the corridor will continue to have access to their homes during construction.
Project Features Include:
New pavement
New medians
Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveways
Upgraded traffic signals
Underground utility improvements
Enhanced median landscaping to beautify the roadway
Construction Timeline: December 1, 2025 – May 26, 2026
Upcoming Sidewalk Repairs on Cook Street
The City of Palm Desert will be completing sidewalk repairs along Cook Street (east side), northbound, between Market Place and Frank Sinatra Drive. This work will address 10 locations of damaged sidewalk, which will be removed and replaced.
To safely complete the repairs, a lane closure will be required during construction hours.
Project Details
Start Date: February 9, 2026
Completion Date: February 12, 2026
Work Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lane Closure Information
Lane Closed: Outside lane (nearest to the sidewalk) on Cook Street northbound
Closure Location: Market Place to Frank Sinatra Drive
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution when traveling through the area. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve pedestrian safety and infrastructure.
