Colleen Lepik

Rain stalls completion of Kamloops’ Overlanders Bridge

KAMLOOPS - With only days until its scheduled completion, Mother Nature has thrown a wrench in the Overlanders Bridge construction plans. “We’re almost there!” Transportation coordinator Colleen Lepik says, noting that, unfortunately, rain in the forecast has delayed completion of the construction project a few days past the original Oct. 31 target. “The actual date...

Bridge repairs do not mean a smooth ride in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - If social media is any indicator, driving on the newly paved west lanes of the Overlanders Bridge is a little bumpy. Posters in several Facebook groups are complaining of 'speed bumps' damaging the shocks and suspension in their vehicles while some say their tax dollars were spent on sub-par construction. Others think the...

Expect some lane closures for the Kamloops Marathon this weekend

KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Marathon this weekend will span roughly 42 kilometres and that means lane closures and probably some traffic tie-ups. Colleen Lepik, transportation coordinator with the city, says runners will use road shoulders and multi-use paths where possible Sunday, July 26. The majority of closures will be confined to sections of Halston Avenue...

Tranquille Road ramp to reopen late next week

KAMLOOPS – The Tranquille Road exit ramp was set to reopen next week, but the reopening been postoponed. The city’s transportation coordinator Colleen Lepik is hoping drivers will be able use the ramp by Thursday, June 11, but says it all depends. “It’s hard to confirm because of weather conditions,” she says, adding the heavy...