ARTS CENTRE – Traffic will be disrupted as construction gets underway

Construction on the Kamloops Centre for the Arts — commonly called the PAC — will shift into full gear on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at 393 Seymour Street.

The asphalt and brickwork on the former parking lot and former location of the Kamloops Daily News has been torn up and removed in preparation.

Beginning next week, 4th Avenue from Seymour Street to St. Paul Street will be closed for about two weeks as crews complete shallow utility work. Once complete, the corridor will reopen to two-lane traffic.

The City says that as construction progresses and deep excavation begins to take shape, portions of surrounding roads will be used for construction staging and deliveries, resulting in lane closures, pedestrian detours, and traffic pattern adjustments in the downtown area. Motorists are encouraged to plan extra travel time and follow posted signage.

On-street parking immediately adjacent to the north, east, and south sides of the project site will be either restricted or unavailable until construction is complete in 2029. Additional parking restrictions may be implemented in the area in accordance with the project’s traffic management plan. To reduce pressure on downtown parking, satellite work areas and off-site crew parking will be utilized.

The southbound transit stop on 4th Avenue at Seymour Street will not be in service. The next available stop is on 4th Avenue at Battle Street. Riders are encouraged to visit BCTransit.com/Kamloops for up-to-date route and scheduling information.

When complete, the Kamloops Centre for the Arts will include the following amenities:

Theatre One: 1,100 seats with advanced technical features
Theatre Two: 450 seats designed for Broadway-style productions
Lobby, café, and gallery: 17,400 sq. ft. lobby for gatherings, café for food service, and gallery space for art displays
Back of House: Loading dock, rehearsal halls, green rooms, dressing rooms, offices, concession areas, art storage, box offices, and general storage
Underground Parking: Two-level parking structure with 158 parking spaces