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Transportation and Infrastructure
Westside Road — West Kelowna to
Highway 97 North of Vernon
Project Scope
- Approximately 65 km along the west side of Okanagan Lake from West Kelowna to Highway 97 near O'Keefe Ranch.
- The annual average daily traffic is approximately 1000 vehicles per day.
- Summer average daily traffic south of Bear Creek Provincial Park is approximately 2500 vehicles per day.
- Ongoing community group input from Westside Road Improvement Committee and Wilson Landing Committee.
- Program of minor rehabilitation projects undertaken to surface condition and alignment issues.
- Varying levels of investment - over $12.9 million between 2000 and 2010.
Phase 1 - West Kelowna to La Casa
Work Completed
- Survey completed using LiDAR technology.
- Prliminary assessment of alignment and cross sections issues - 12 segments.
- Engineering review of slow moving vehicle impacts on traffic operation.
Work Underway
- Engineering design of slow vehicle pullouts and updated sign installations.
Work Planned
- Geotechnical, archeological and environmental assessment and consultation.
- Establish priorities for future improvements.
Phase 2 - La Casa to Highway 97
Work Completed
- Survey completed using LiDAR side scanning radar technology.
Work Planned
- Preliminary assessment of alighnment and cross-section issues - commencing summer 2011.
- Preliminary impacts and risk assessment.
- Engage communities for feedback.
- Establish priorities for future improvements.
Contact
- Ministry Transportation and Infrastructure
Helen Evans
Project Manager
250-712-3646
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