Ramon Road Bridge Project set to break ground this fall ⋆ The Palm Springs Post

*A rendering of what the finished bridge might look like and a map of the project site.*

The city will embark on yet another bridge project this fall, as construction on the Ramon Road Bridge Project over the Whitewater River begins, with Cathedral City and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians joining Palm Springs in overseeing the work.

The project spans the corridor from San Luis Rey Drive to Candlewood Drive — a stretch that carries more than 40,000 vehicles each day and links the two cities along one of the valley’s primary east-west routes.

The existing bridge, built decades ago, no longer meets current seismic standards and sees regular congestion during peak travel periods, according to the project announcement.

When complete, city officials said the bridge will be widened from four lanes to six, with new dedicated turn lanes intended to reduce wait times. The project also includes seismic retrofitting, flood resilience improvements, new sidewalks, protected bicycle lanes, and a connection to CV Link and other trails across the wash.

Additional work will include repaving and restriping the roadway, new drainage, curbs, gutters, driveways, landscaping, and architectural features on the bridge railing designed to mark the gateway between the two cities.

Palm Springs Mayor Naomi Soto said the project reflects a long-term commitment to the region’s infrastructure.

“The Ramon Road Bridge Project is a major investment in the long-term safety, mobility and economic sustainability of the region,” she said. “We thank nearby residents, business owners, and commuters for their patience as we widen the corridor.”

To limit disruption during construction, the project team said two lanes of traffic in each direction will remain open, signal timing will be adjusted, and business driveways will stay accessible throughout the build.

Community outreach is set to begin this month, with project staff visiting businesses along the corridor to distribute information and explain how they can participate in a “Business is Open During Construction” campaign.

Outreach will continue through the summer with meetings scheduled for homeowner associations, neighborhood groups, civic and business organizations, and tourism and hospitality groups.

Three community meetings — two in person and one virtual — are planned for the fall before construction begins. The meetings will cover the project timeline, expected traffic impacts, construction phasing, safety information, and opportunities for public comment.

The project is expected to be completed in December 2028.

Residents and businesses can sign up for project updates and construction alerts at www.ramonroadbridgeproject.com. Questions and outreach requests can be directed to the project hotline at 760-933-9944 or by email at info@ramonroadbridgeproject.com.