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The House of Representatives passed the "Invest in America Act" on Thursday. The $715 billion transportation bill includes several additions from Congressman Raul Ruiz that will go towards local projects.
The passing of the bill means that the city of Indio will receive $20 million upgrade and expand the Monroe St. / I-10 Interchange.
According to the city of Indio. some of the improvements the project will provide include:
Reconstructing and widening the I-10/Monroe Street bridge overcrossing and the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel bridge;
Reconstructing and widening the existing on- and off-ramps;
Adding an eastbound auxiliary lane between the Monroe Street and Jackson Street interchanges;