Cal Trans repairs Emergency repairs underway on Highway 74 above Palm Desert
Cal Trans has provided an update on work to repair the many potholes on Highway 74 between Pinyon Pines and Palm Desert. Eric Dionne, Chief of Media and Public Affairs for CalTrans District 8, provided these details.
Two “Emergency District Orders” for repairs on Highway 74 began Monday, January 13. The orders cover 9 highway miles, from post mile 87 to 90.5 (within the switchbacks above Palm Desert) and 79.7 to 85.2 (Palm Canyon Drive west of Pinyon Pines to Bighorn Drive.)
Dionne explained that the work was necessary to fix “Accelerated Pavement Failures,” meaning the asphalt did not last for its estimated life. The repairs are estimated to take 20 days. During this time, drivers will experience delays as one-way traffic control with pilot vehicles will be needed.