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Kamloops Construction
More detours: Tranquille Drive back in lengthy construction schedule
Road construction begins anew on a major arterial route in Kamloops today. Commuters found themselves…
Significant delays coming to Victoria Street West, again
Motorists and transit users are advised to plan accordingly next week as construction crews move…
How West Victoria Street construction traffic flow changes will impact you
KAMLOOPS — After three weeks of construction taking place downtown, the City of Kamloops has…
Victoria Street West construction starts next week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — Construction is set to begin next week on a $13 million improvement project…
Multiple construction projects start this week in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Several construction projects are taking place throughout Kamloops this week. Starting today, Aug.…
Kamloops apartment construction continues to lead city’s housing starts
KAMLOOPS – Apartment construction continues to lead the city's housing starts according to the latest…
Construction delays in Westsyde to impact traffic for rest of the week
KAMLOOPS – The commute on Westsyde Road will continue to be a headache for drivers…
More wildlife fencing going in along Coquihalla Highway
KAMLOOPS – Wildlife exclusion fencing being built along the Coquihalla Highway is aimed at protecting…
Building permits in Kamloops see small surge in November
KAMLOOPS – November is the first month this fall to see an increase in the number of building permits issued in Kamloops. After a strong start to the year, October and September saw a drastic drop in building permits, building starts and construction values across the board. There were 17 single family housing permits issued in...
Five star hotel in five years: Luxury development proposed for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops could see not only its first five star hotel, but its first hotel-condo hybrid in as few as five years. The Hospitality Inn at 500 Columbia St. was acquired last year by Pacific Hospitality Hotel Group, who own six other properties in in Kamloops including the Hampton and Comfort Inns. “It was...
Kamloops building starts continue to decline in October
KAMLOOPS - September marked the beginning of a building permit decline in Kamloops and this month continues the trend with the number of permits, starts and construction values all down from during the same time last year. After a strong start to the year, October is the second consecutive month to see declines across the...
Kamloops saves money on 2015 capital projects
KAMLOOPS - Not all projects come in over budget, at least not this past year in Kamloops. The City of Kamloops has spent roughly $33 million on either new, expansion or maintenance infrastructure projects this year. Out of the 38 projects undertaken in 2015, the city has come in six per cent under budget. The...
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...
Kamloops road construction winding down
KAMLOOPS – In two weeks time the Overlanders Bridge project should be complete with the remaining road construction projects wrapped up by early November. Overlanders Bridge Crews continue to work on the east side of the bridge. Waterproofing is scheduled to take place this coming week with paving scheduled for the week of Oct. 26;...
What to expect in the final weeks of construction season in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – One down, four to go, as the season for roadwork winds down in Kamloops. The Columbia Street project is officially complete and the remaining city construction projects are fast drawing to a close. Overlanders Bridge Crews continue to work on the east side of the bridge and will be removing west side scaffolding...