Highway 111 project in La Quinta underway, what you need to know
Luis Avila
LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) – Work on the Highway 111 Pavement Rehab Improvement Project is underway, and the impacts are already being felt by commuters and surrounding businesses.
A vital, two-mile artery, thousands of commuters use highway 111 in La Quinta. Some say the once-smooth stretch of road has become a bumpy one, with potholes, uneven asphalt, and cracks. Drivers say improvements have been long overdue.
“Coming back to the area, a little shocked, disappointed. I remember the roads like 111 being a little bit smoother to drive on.”
Martha Black, La Quinta resident
“I’m actually glad to see some of those being repaired. I see that’s why a lot of the streets are being repaired. I’m excited about that.”
Michael Lacey, Indio resident
After months of delays, construction is taking place between west of Washington St to Jefferson St.
Work includes:
Pothole repairs
Repaving
Medium repairs
Landscaping improvements
This is welcoming news even for surrounding business owners. But with roads in the area impacted, this is bringing separate challenges.
“It does not help our business because we are already struggling with the heat so people not being able to come into our parking lot affects us as well.”
Heidi McArthur, Jadabug’s Kids Boutique
Business owners are doing what they can to offset some of the impacts.
“We’re trying to reward local people for shopping here, encouraging people to shop local as much a possible. Being cognizant of the construction going on and how it may be impacting local businesses and trying to shop there.”
Heidi McArthur, Jadabug’s Kids Boutique
At least one lane may be closed in each direction during construction, so drivers can expect traffic delays.
The project, which costs $7 million, is expected to run from June 23, 2025 to October 2025.
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