TRAFFIC – Next stage of downtown sanitary upgrades gets underway

Stage three of the City Centre Sanitary Upgrades Project begins this week and will include continued single-lane traffic in the 400 block of Lansdowne Street.

During stage three, similar to the impacts experienced in late stage two, the Lansdowne corridor between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue will include trench work on the north side of the street and one lane of through traffic on the south side. Single-lane traffic will begin in the 600 block of Lansdowne Street.

“We understand the challenges critical infrastructure projects create for businesses and residents and appreciate the city’s patience with us as we forge ahead with this highly impactful project,” said Matt Kachel, the City’s infrastructure delivery divisional manager.

Pedestrians are being advised, when walking through the area, to obey all signage and traffic control personnel and not to enter prohibited work areas.

Stage four of the project will start towards the end of September, according to a news release from the City. It will involve the full closure of the 5th Avenue intersection and the entire 500 block of Lansdowne Street. During that time, traffic will be detoured south on 6th Avenue to St. Paul Street. Further detailed information outlining the impacts of stage four will come.

As a reminder, westbound heavy trucks are not permitted within the construction work zone along Lansdowne Street for the project’s duration. For information on alternate truck routes, visit Kamloops.ca/TruckRoute.

Once complete, the Lansdowne trunk main will service the city centre; the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc area; the Sagebrush, Valleyview, Rose Hill, Juniper Ridge, Dallas, Campbell Creek, Barnhartvale, and West End neighbourhoods; and portions of Lower Sahali.

The required project was formally identified for an upgrade in 2021.

For more information on traffic updates, including anticipated delays, lane closures, and alternate routes, visit LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca/CityCentre.