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Overlanders Bridge Construction
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...
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...
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...
The facts about next week’s five construction projects in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Beginning next week, construction crews in the city will be working on five different projects in the city, some short-term, others longer. Here’s an update of closures or delays to expect. OVERLANDERS BRIDGE Now that the west side of the bridge has been completed, crews are continuing work on the other side. Materials...
The Kamloops commute this coming next week
KAMLOOPS – With Overlanders Bridge promised to be complete by Oct. 31, residents have only six more weeks of detours, single lanes and flaggers, as construction season reaches its final phases. Overlanders Bridge Crews continue to work on the east side of the Overlanders Bridge. All southbound vehicles traveling downtown continue to detour through a...
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...
Kamloops construction update: Overlanders Bridge will be complete by end of October
KAMLOOPS - While some wet weather has caused construction delays it is fully expected the Overlanders Bridge will be completed on schedule. “I’m not necessarily going to state we’re behind or in delays,” Capital Projects Manager Darren Crundwell says, though he admits, “Any days we lose to weather really impact us reaching that date.” He...