Avenue 44 All Weather Bridge Opens in Indio

Avenue 44 All Weather Bridge opens in Indio

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - The City of Indio is celebrating the official opening of the new Avenue 44 All Weather Bridge, nearly three years after Tropical Storm Hilary washed out the roadway in 2023. City leaders say the new bridge is designed as a long-term solution to repeated flooding problems along the Coachella Valley storm water channel. The project replaces a roadway that had been damaged multiple times during major storms. Officials say the…

Indio to Open New Avenue 44 All-Weather Bridge Tuesday

A $35 million bridge constructed to significantly improve flood resiliency and public safety after the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023 will open Tuesday in Indio. “The opening of the Avenue 44 all-weather bridge represents a defining moment for the city of Indio,” Mayor Elaine Holmes said in a statement. “This project reflects our commitment to resilience, innovation and long-term investment in infrastructure that protects a…