City Council Update
May 2026
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Ramon Road is one of the
most heavily traveled
corridors in the Coachella
Valley with over 40,000
vehicles daily.
The Ramon Road Bridge at the Whitewater River serves as the gateway between the cities of Palm Springs and Cathedral City, providing critical access for residents, businesses, and commuters.
COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH
Be Proactive
Engage early and often
Generate local/regional awareness
Robust stakeholder database
Be Highly Communicative
Regular updates on our website, e-mail
newsletter, social media
Press releases
Live traffic alerts
Message boards
COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH
Be Equitable & Inclusive
Meet community where they are
o In-person distribution of notices
o Regular updates at PS & CC Council
Meetings
o Community presentations & meetings
Be Prepared & Responsive
Plan ahead for major events
Quickly resolve concerns
Forecast weather-related closures
BUSINESS IS OPEN
Supporting local businesses is a key priority and
our campaign will include:
Directory of participating businesses on our
website and maps
Spotlight “feature” of businesses on social
media & construction updates
Wayfinding signage
Business Liaison to proactively identify issues
and resolve concerns
Project goal is to maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction Maintaining access to all driveways
Work primarily scheduled during the day with nightwork as needed Signal timing optimization to support traffic flow
Hands on proactive construction management team
MINIMIZING CONSTRUCTION DURATION & IMPACTS
OUTREACH TIMELINE
Pre-Construction
Outreach
Spring/Summer 2026 Community
Meetings
Fall 2026 Groundbreaking
Dec 2026
Project
Completion
Dec 2028
On-going Outreach
Dec 2026-Dec 2028
PROJECT WEBSITE
www.RamonRoadBridgeProject.com
FOLLOW US FOR CONSTURCTION
UPDATES & TRAFFIC ALERTS
Project Website: www.RamonRoadBridgeProject.com
24/7 Hotline: (760) 933-9944
Email: [email protected]
Social: @RamonRoadBridge