Speed limit changes in Cathedral City starting on July 25th
Cynthia White
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. (KESQ) – Attention drivers through Cathedral City – the speed limits on some city streets will be changing as of July 25th.
The city recently completed its 2025 Engineering and Traffic Survey as a state requirement. After receiving a draft survey from a traffic engineering consultant, the City Council began discussions in May on speed limits and crashes throughout the city, with a focus on 74 roads.
A final ordinance was adopted by the city in June, listing 13 streets with speed limit adjustments that reflect current road conditions, traffic patterns, and public safety needs.
City officials report the last citywide survey was completed in 2019, extended in 2024, and now updated in 2025 in response to recent infrastructure changes and evolving traffic conditions.
They say that the adjustments taking effect on July 25th will ensure that the city’s streets are safe, up-to-date, and compliant with state law.
In total, 12 segments will see speed limit reductions, and one segment will see an increase.
Here’s a summary of the 13 roadway segments affected:
Street
From
To
Change
Date Palm Drive
Vista Chino
30th Avenue
Reduced from 55 MPH to 50 MPH
McCallum Way
Date Palm Drive
Santoro Drive
Reduced from 30 MPH to 25 MPH
McCallum Way
Santoro Drive
Da Vall Drive
Reduced from 30 MPH to 25 MPH
Mountain View Road
Varner Road
North City Limits
Reduced from 55 MPH to 50 MPH
Palm Drive
Interstate 10
Varner Road
Reduced from 60 MPH to 55 MPH
Ramon Road
Date Palm Drive
Neuma Drive
Reduced from 50 MPH to 45 MPH
Ramon Road
Neuma Drive
Da Vall Drive
Reduced from 50 MPH to 45 MPH
Santoro Drive
30th Avenue
McCallum Way
Increased from 25 MPH to 35 MPH
Varner Road
West City Limits
Edom Hill Road
Reduced from 55 MPH to 50 MPH
Vista Chino
West City Limits
Landau Blvd
Reduced from 55 MPH to 50 MPH
Vista Chino
Landau Blvd
Avenida Maravilla
Reduced from 55 MPH to 50 MPH
Vista Chino
Avenida Maravilla
Date Palm Drive
Reduced from 55 MPH to 50 MPH
City crews are already preparing to install updated signage across these roads. City officials are reminding drivers that the updated speed limits are enforceable and meant to keep everyone safe—drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.