Indian Canyon closed at the wash in Palm Springs due to low visibility

Matt Solinsky, Palm Springs Desert Sun
North Indian Canyon between East Andreas and East Amado is closed due to a broken power line

A mile-long stretch of North Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs was closed Friday afternoon because of blowing dust.

The Palm Springs Police Department said that strong wind created dust clouds and poor visibility within the wash along North Indian Canyon, between Palm Springs Station Road and Sunrise Parkway, just south of Interstate 10, requiring the closure for public safety.

Barriers and detour signs went up about 3 p.m.

There was no word on when the corridor might be reopened.

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Indian Canyon closed at the wash in Palm Springs due to low visibility