By Greg Fry

Expect major construction on River Road starting next week

Apr 18, 2018 | 2:21 PM

KAMLOOPS — An important link to the Trans Canada Highway in Valleyview will be under construction for much of the spring and summer.

The City of Kamloops says work on the River Road reconstruction project starts next week and isn’t expected to be complete until August.

The total price tag of the work will be approximately $700,000 and will include:

• storm drain improvements
• water service replacement
• concrete curb and gutter on the east side of the road
• concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk on the west side of the road
• full road reconstruction
• improved street lighting
• restored driveways and boulevards

Construction is scheduled to take place Monday to Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and will take place from Valleyview Drive at River Road all the way to the Trans Canada Highway.

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The city says River Road will be open to local traffic only and asks others to use alternative routes.