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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...
UPDATE: Overlanders Bridge project forces Summit ramp closure
KAMLOOPS – If summer construction hasn’t affected your commute yet, then get prepared for the next three weeks. The the south exit ramp to Summit Drive will be closed as of Monday, July 27 until approximately mid-August. This is the newest phase of construction on the bridge project, which began April 20. It was originally...
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...
Road construction crews pushing through Kamloops heat
KAMLOOPS – Construction in the city continues to press on and here is what you need to know when commuting this coming week. The Columbia Street construction project remains the same from the week before with work continuing on the south side of the street. Pedestrians are asked to use the north sidewalk and the...
What to expect this week as Kamloops roadwork continues
KAMLOOPS – Construction in the city has been in full swing for awhile now, but here's a look at what to expect this week. Work will start today, June 29, on the south sidewalk of Columbia Street, including pouring concrete between Third and Fifth Avenues. Pedestrians are asked to use the north sidewalk and crosswalk...
What to expect on Kamloops roads this week
KAMLOOPS – Starting this weekend road construction projects around the city may require motorists and residents to take extra considerations. Water will be shut off on Columbia Street between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 20. This will effect businesses and residents, but directional traffic will be maintained....
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...
Construction permits down for the month of May
KAMLOOPS – The month of May was the first month this year the city didn’t see an increase in the number of building permits issued. Single family housing permits issued were a bit lower lower this May than in 2014 — 16 compared to 22 — but with multi-family units factored in the number of...
City floats idea of more traffic cameras as bridge set to go down to two lanes
KAMLOOPS – The traffic cameras monitoring congestion during the construction on Overlanders Bridge have been so popular the city is considering adding more. Construction began on the bridge earlier this month and the city ensured the webcams were up and running before construction started to help monitor traffic. Public Works Director Jen Fretz says so...