Traffic Alert: Cook Street Paving Project Continues Through Dec. 16

Traffic Alert: Paving Work on Cook Street Through Dec. 16 🚧

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has announced ongoing paving work along Cook Street as the WRP-10 Low Pressure Pipeline Project nears completion. Crews are scheduled to continue work through Tuesday, December 16, with a combination of daytime and nighttime operations aimed at reducing major traffic disruptions.

What Drivers Can Expect

Motorists traveling through the area should be prepared for temporary access limitations:

• Northbound Cook Street: Reduced to one lane

• Southbound Cook Street: No impacts expected

• Intersections: Eastbound access will be limited at night as paving crews move through each intersection

• Detours: Signage will be posted along Cook Street — drivers are urged to follow all detours and allow additional travel time

Scheduled Work

Day Work (6:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

• Dec. 2: Merle Dr. → Green Way

• Dec. 3: Green Way → Hovley Ln East

• Dec. 4: Hovley Ln East → Riviera Dr.

Night Work (7 p.m. – 3:30 a.m.)

• Dec. 10: WRP-10 entrance → Merle Dr., including Merle Dr. & Green Way intersections

• Dec. 11: Hovley Ln East intersection

Final Work

• Dec. 15–16 (Day): Striping from WRP-10 entrance → Riviera Dr.

Plan Ahead

Drivers should plan alternate routes when possible and expect delays throughout the paving period. CVWD notes that all scheduled work is subject to change based on weather conditions and field requirements.

For more details and project updates, visit cvwd.org/NPWConnectionProjects.