South Kamloops residents want Columbia Street traffic to slow down
KAMLOOPS — Columbia Street is an important thoroughfare for Kamloops residents. It connects the east side of the city to the hospital, the downtown core, and the southwest. Now, some residents of South Kamloops, who live along Columbia Street are concerned about traffic on that section of roadway. They say Columbia Street is being used like a highway, and want the City to do something to slow traffic down for the safety of residents, pedestrians, and other drivers, and before someone gets hurt.
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Since he’s lived on the Corner of Columbia and 11th Avenue, Glenn Hilke says he’s seen 8 significant Motor Vehicle Incidents at the intersection outside his house.