As we inch nearer to the return of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Competition, taking place April 15-17 and 22-24 on the Empire Polo Membership in Indio, there are just a few last-minute issues to know earlier than you go to the competition.
There are notable modifications with how one can pay for issues and what to anticipate on the drive for the reason that final time all of us did this desert sojourn.
1. Coachella is cashless for 2022
One of many massive modifications is that in accordance with its web site, the competition has introduced that it's going cashless for 2022. “Be able to make any purchases with Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pockets and contactless playing cards,” reads an reply on the continuously requested questions web page.
The FAQ additionally notes that there will probably be a spot for a money change on-site marked on the map. (As of publication time Thursday morning, the map wasn’t but posted on the competition’s web site or within the app.)
2. The drive will probably be bumpier than normal
In the event you’re driving eastbound to get to the desert, count on to hit development whether or not you’re taking the 60 or the ten freeways.
The creation of truck lanes on the 60 within the Badlands space between Moreno Valley and Beaumont has slowed site visitors by way of that space. There are additionally some closures deliberate throughout the week however they need to be minimal to Coachella of us.
Nonetheless, when you have been planning on heading again west on Saturday, April 16, a part of the westbound 60 will probably be closed from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Riverside County Transportation Fee plans to shut the westbound 60 for paving.
My colleague David Downey has a story with extra particulars in regards to the upcoming closures and roadwork on the 60.
There’s additionally development alongside the ten Freeway all through the Banning/Beaumont/Cabazon space all the way in which to Freeway 111. Take note of the lane markings. Caltrans has extra on that undertaking.
3. The climate is wanting good
For these of us headed to Indio for the primary weekend, issues are wanting good. As of 9:30 Thursday morning, the Nationwide Climate Service has a excessive of 87 levels on Friday with a low of 59; 87 and 58 on Saturday and 92 and 64 on Sunday. Nonetheless, the forecast additionally notes wind gusts as much as 20 mph throughout the day and 30 mph at evening on Friday and as much as 30 mph on Saturday throughout the day. See extra particulars.