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Five-vehicle crash on the Overlanders Bridge in Kamloops
A person has been taken to hospital after a five-vehicle crash on the Overlanders Bridge…
UPDATE: Police incident on Overlanders Bridge ends
Kamloops RCMP responded to reports of a man climbing the railing on Overlanders Bridge this…
Kamloops RCMP investigating cause of Sunday Overlanders Bridge collision
KAMLOOPS – Police are considering charges after a two-vehicle collision on the Overlanders Bridge over…
Motor vehicle incident on Overlanders Bridge in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Overlanders Bridge in Kamloops saw a collision today. The North Shore off ramp…
Report of person jumping from Overlanders Bridge sparks search
KAMLOOPS – Police are asking anyone who may have seen a person jump from the…
Man seriously injured jumping from Overlanders Bridge
KAMLOOPS – Emergency crews took a man to hospital this afternoon after he leapt from…
City of Kamloops planning major project to repair and possibly improve West Victoria Street
KAMLOOPS – Replacing old pipes may not sound exciting, and will cause major traffic disruption,…
Overlanders Bridge jumper escapes with no serious injuries
KAMLOOPS – A 25-year-old man tied up traffic by jumping from on the Overlanders Bridge…
2015 TOP STORIES: Kamloops deals with construction, recycling strike and referendum
KAMLOOPS - It was an eventful year for Kamloops residents, as we dealt with an abundance of major roadwork, a referendum, a recycling strike, the construction of a new casino and of course the proposed Ajax Mine taking a step forward in its application. PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE In April we were introduced to a plan...
First term Kamloops councillor looks back on the year that was
KAMLOOPS – With now one year under his belt, first time Kamloops city councillor Dieter Dudy admits to challenges, being unprepared and and being surprised by more than one council outcome. Regardless, he’s enjoying the ride and thoroughly enjoys serving Kamloops. Dudy is an organic grower by trade who runs a home delivery service and...
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...
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...
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...