Improvements along 12th Street will begin this week in Kamloops, which include adding a sidewalk and traffic calming measures, replacing the existing water main and installing a curb and gutter. (Image Credit: Adam Donnelly / CFJC Today)

By Dylana Kneeshaw

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Bulk of summer road work in Kamloops avoiding supply chain disruptions

Aug 8, 2022 | 4:18 PM

KAMLOOPS — Supply chain delays have been hindering many industries this year, but the City of Kamloops says progress on summer roadwork projects has been smooth.

Most of the road work around the city this year has been focused on resurfacing aging or damaged streets. Disruptions related to supply delivery hiccups have been minimal, according to Streets and Environmental Services Manager Glen Farrow, so project timelines to lay down the asphalt haven’t been dragged out.

“We have the oils, the gravels available here locally, so with that we’ve been able to do what we needed to do and add even further projects on it,” explains Farrow. “As we work toward the fall, we still have Highway 5A up in Aberdeen to resurface as well.”

Underground utility upgrades for several major roadways — including Fourth Avenue and Lorne Street — and multi-use additions along Summit Drive and Sixth Avenue are also on the city schedule before the snow flies this year.

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“And another one that’s an exciting one just starting today (Aug, 8) is 12th Street, the main connection to McArthur Island which has been a challenge for quite a few years,” adds Farrow. “We’re looking to do that work in the coming months as well.”

For up to date information on traffic flow impacts, go to kamloops.ca/kammute.