Desert Hot Springs approves major storm upgrades for Indian Canyon Drive, Mission Lakes Boulevard
Kendall Flynn
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Infrastructure upgrades are on the way for Desert Hot Springs to prevent flooding and improve road access on Indian Canyon Drive and Mission Lakes Boulevard. The city often deals with flooding during major rain or wind events causing road closures, especially along Indian Canyon Drive.
On Tuesday, the city council unanimously approved a partnership with NV5 Inc. The company will be responsible for designing the Bridges Over Water project for just over $1.1 million. The city originally wanted to work on these improvements before tropical storm Hilary in 2023, but city officials said the damage from that storm has moved this project faster.
Under the proposed plans, the project will divert stormwater from the roads to Mission Creek and the box culvert system from the creek will be improved. There will also be new crossings on Indian Canyon Drive and Mission Lakes Boulevard.
Stay with News Channel 3 to hear Desert Hot Springs plans for the improvements and how they are necessary for the safety of residents.