Here are the major construction projects to watch out for this week in the Coachella Valley, according to Program Manager Kris Gunterson:

PALM DESERT - Cook Street Waterline Project

What: Coachella Valley Water District replacing water lines
Impact: Construction crisscrosses the street, causing significant traffic control issues and stop-and-go conditions
Timeline: Continues into mid-September
Alternate Routes: Use Portola or Washington Street instead

INDIAN WELLS - Washington Street Road Improvement

What: Road improvements on Washington Street, plus paving work on Miles Avenue
Timeline: Washington Street work wrapping up this week, then crews move to Miles Avenue
Note: Miles Avenue has been serving as a bypass for the Highway 111 project

LA QUINTA - Highway 111 Project (COMPLETION)

Great News: This major project is nearly complete after just over two months of work
What: Border-to-border road improvements in La Quinta along Highway 111
Current Status: Three eastbound lanes open, all lanes expected to open soon
Originally scheduled: November completion, now finishing in late August

SAFETY REMINDER As Highway 111 and Washington Street projects wrap up, drivers should pay attention to changed lane configurations and slow down on the new, smooth pavement.

Next week's "Know Before You Go" segment will be on hiatus, returning the following Monday.

For real-time traffic updates, visit the CVAG CV Sync Traffic Management program online.

Major Road Updates In The Valley