Traffic & Transit
Palm Desert Road Closures Planned For July 4th Weekend
If you're driving through Palm Desert on Independence Day, check these road closures that may affect you.
PALM DESERT, CA — The city of Palm Desert cautioned motorists Friday of its Independence Day road closures.
Saturday:
San Pablo Avenue will close Saturday at 6 p.m. between the College of the Desert roundabout and Magnesia Falls Drive to vehicles, bikes and pedestrians.
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Monday:
It will extend to Fred Waring Drive on Monday at 4 p.m. Drivers can still access Civic Center Park, where the celebration will take place, from Fred Waring until the parking lot fills to capacity.
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The city expects a full parking lot as early as 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Both directions of Fred Waring will close between San Pablo and Portola Avenue at 7 p.m. Monday.
All closures will be lifted after the fireworks display concludes around 9:30 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and drive with caution due to increased foot traffic.
Where else to park?
Other parking will be available at The Gardens on El Paseo with a free shuttle service to the park in order to avoid overcrowding.
