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The Kamloops commute this coming week

KAMLOOPS – In only one week’s time, Kamloops residents will get their bridge back. The Overlanders Bridge project is on schedule and predicted to conclude by the end of this month. Remaining city road construction will be complete during the first weeks of November. Overlanders Bridge Paving of the south end approach roads is scheduled...

Keeping up with the Kamloops Kammute this week

KAMLOOPS - Here's what you will face on the commute in Kamloops this week. The southwest off ramp of the Overlanders Bridge remains closed to all traffic and southbound traffic is being rerouted to Seymour Street, according to the City of Kamloops. Heavy trucks are asked to avoid the Overlanders Bridge and use alternate routes....

Kamloops road construction goes through the night

KAMLOOPS – Crews will be doing night work as construction continues on the Overlanders Bridge in Kamloops. The bridge will be reduced to a single lane between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., July 24, with traffic control personnel in place, according to a media release from the city. On Monday, the west off ramp at...

What to expect on the Kamloops commute

KAMLOOPS – This upcoming week marks some big road construction challenges for commuters in Kamloops, especially as it pertains to the Overlanders Bridge. Starting Monday, July 27, the west off ramp at the south end of the bridge will be closed for roughly three weeks. During the closure, detour signage will direct all southbound traffic...

Kamloops construction update comes with RCMP warning

KAMLOOPS – While navigating your way home through congested construction zones be aware the RCMP are watching you. Police will be stepping up enforcement in these zones and are reminding motorists that speeding can incur fines of up to $483 and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. Wednesday, July 15, Fourth Avenue between Columbia Street and the...

More construction starting in Kamloops next week

KAMLOOPS – If you've been lucky enough to avoid the roadwork being done in Kamloops so far this season, your chances are about to get slimmer. With construction season in full swing — projects on both Columbia Street and Overlanders Bridge are both well underway — the city will also begin the reconstruction of 12th...

New lane closure impacts traffic flow during Overlanders Bridge construction

KAMLOOPS - While construction is moving forward on the Overlanders Bridge, the latest lane closure will add to the traffic delays over the next four weeks. Starting at 6 a.m. Friday morning, crews closed the Fortune Drive overpass and the northbound off ramp. Crews have also adjusted the Leigh Road and Fortune Drive traffic signal....

Police still investigating shooting in Fortune Drive home

KAMLOOPS – So far no charges have been laid after a Kamloops man was shot in the face August 2. Around midnight last Saturday, officers discovered the 23-year-old male on the front steps of a house on the 300 block of Fortune Drive. He was still breathing and conscious after suffering a gunshot wound to his...