UPDATE FOR APRIL 10

BA Dawson Blacktop crews are mobilizing to site this week and will be doing utility locates, concrete work, and lowering manholes within the work zone.

Monday, April 15 through Thursday, April 18:

- Milling (removing asphalt) on Hillside Drive between Hillside Way and Cannel Drive.

During the milling:

Hours of work: Approximately 7 am to 6 pm.

Traffic configuration:

• Traffic on Hillside Drive within the active work zone will be restricted to one lane each direction.
• While every attempt will be made to minimize the impact on motorists, businesses, transit users, and pedestrians during the milling, significant delays and congestion are inevitable and should be expected.
• Motorists should choose alternate travel routes, if possible.
• The construction zone is 30 km/hr, 24 hours a day. Motorists are asked to obey all traffic control devices and personnel.

Intersections: Intersections on Hillside Drive within the active work zone will be controlled by traffic control personnel.

Accesses: Access to Aberdeen Mall, Aberdeen Court, Aberdeen Village, City Furniture, Hillside Lofts businesses and residents, Canadian Tire, and 1415 Hillside businesses, will remain open, but motorists should expect short, temporary delays as the milling machines are moving past the accesses. Traffic control personnel will be in place to assist motorists.

Pedestrian access: Both the west and east side sidewalks through the construction zone will remain accessible to pedestrians.

Transit: Bus stops (inbound and outbound for routes #4 and #5) on Hillside Drive within the construction zone will be temporarily impacted. No impacts to route #7. Transit access to Aberdeen Mall may be impacted. Visit BCTransit.com/Kamloops for details.

PROJECT SCOPE

The City of Kamloops has contracted BA Dawson Blacktop Ltd. to perform Phase 2 roadway improvements and utility upgrades along Hillside Drive from Hillside Way to Cannel Drive. We are advising businesses and commuters that this work is scheduled to begin the week of April 8, 2024.

HOURS OF WORK

Phase 2 work will begin the week of April 8, with completion anticipated for mid-May.

Construction is scheduled to occur from 7:00 am–5:00 pm, with the possibility of some weekend work required.

BUSINESS IMPACTS

Access to select businesses will be temporarily impacted during milling and paving portions of the project. Advanced notice will be provided.

During construction, vibratory compaction equipment will be used; therefore, any fragile items should be packaged or protected from damage due to vibration. There may also be noise disruption due to equipment on site.

Please plan accordingly and expect delays. Exercise caution in the construction zone and obey all traffic control signage and personnel.

TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT IMPACTS

During construction, traffic on Hillside Drive between Hillside Way and Cannel Drive will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

Transit stops along the corridor may shift temporarily.

PROJECT SCOPE

The City of Kamloops has contracted Extreme Excavating Ltd. to complete removal of an abandoned intake structure and underground chamber within the property located at 385 Schubert Drive and in the North Thompson River. This will include the demolition and removal of the abandoned concrete structure and placement of fill material. This project will begin on April 1, 2024.

HOURS OF WORK

Construction is scheduled to occur Monday through Friday, 7:00 am–7:00 pm, with possible evening and weekend work required.

RESIDENT IMPACTS

During construction, heavy equipment and vibratory equipment will be in use; therefore, any fragile items should be packaged or protected from damage due to vibration. There will also be noise disruption due to equipment on site.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

As part of this project, Schubert Drive and the Rivers Trail will be fully closed between Spruce Avenue and Juniper Avenue. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are asked to follow signage in the area for detour and site information.

PROJECT SCOPE

The City of Kamloops has contracted Acres Enterprises Ltd. to perform phased road reconstruction, including installing of a new watermain and storm infrastructure, full road reconstruction, and concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk and retaining walls, along Clapperton Road, from Cedar Street to Leigh Road. We are advising residents, businesses, and motorists that this work is scheduled to begin the week of April 1, 2024, and will encompass the following phases:

• Phase one: Cedar Street to the BC Ambulance Station
• Phase two: Just west of the BC Ambulance Station to Mulberry Avenue/Wilson Street
• Phase three: Mulberry Avenue/Wilson Street to Leigh Road

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

During the project, traffic along Clapperton Road, from Cedar Street to Leigh Road, will be reduced to local traffic only. Detours will be in effect.

Please watch for signage and obey all traffic control personnel and equipment when driving or walking near the project site.

RESIDENT AND BUSINESS IMPACTS

Throughout the project, vibratory compaction equipment may be in use; therefore, any fragile items should be packaged or protected from damage due to vibration.

There may be noise disruption due to equipment on site.

Every attempt will be made to minimize the impact on residents, motorists, and pedestrians during construction; however, travel delays are inevitable.

Pedestrian access will be limited.

HOURS OF WORK

Work will begin on April 1, with completion anticipated for the end of August 2024.

Construction is scheduled to occur Monday through Friday, 7:00 am–5:00 pm, with the possibility of some weekend work.

PROJECT UPDATE FOR APRIL 4:

We are advising businesses that Clearview Demolition has returned to site and has begun the following scope of work:

• abatement
• demolition of lower structures
• demolition of main building
• Removal of debris
• Demobilization from site

Deconstruction will last until May 2024.

TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT IMPACTS

Traffic detours and curb lane closures will be in effect during demolition. Transit may be impacted.

BUSINESS IMPACTS

Throughout the demolition period, there will be noise and dust disruption due the nature of the work and the equipment on site. Vibratory compaction equipment will also be in use; therefore, any fragile items should be packaged or protected from damage due to vibration. Truck traffic to and from the site will be heaviest towards the latter stages of the project when material is leaving the site.

The sidewalk directly in front of the Northbridge site will be closed to pedestrians.

PROJECT UPDATE:

Abatement was successfully completed, but the deconstruction schedule will be delayed to early 2024.

Late March–September 2023

PROJECT SCOPE

The City of Kamloops has contracted Clearview Demolition Ltd. to tear down the former Northbridge Hotel at 377 Tranquille Road. We are advising residents, businesses and commuters that this work is scheduled to begin in late March and will encompass the following scope of work:

• abatement; and
• deconstruction.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

Traffic detours may be in effect and transit may be impacted. Please obey all traffic control personnel and equipment when driving in the vicinity of the project.

RESIDENT AND BUSINESS IMPACTS

Fences are expected to go up around the property in late March. For the first four months all work will be contained on site. Security will remain on premises to ensure no one enters the building during the abatement process. This building contains hazardous materials, such as asbestos, and while this work poses no health risk to anyone outside the building, proper precautions need to be taken inside. The contractor will erect fences to delineate their work zone and is important that the public respects that boundary.

Throughout the construction period, vibratory compaction equipment may be in use; therefore, any fragile items should be packaged or protected from damage due to vibration. There may also be noise disruption due to equipment on site.

Garbage collection will not be affected

HOURS OF WORK

Work will begin late March, with completion anticipated for the end of September. Construction is scheduled to occur Monday through Saturday, 7:00 am–5:00 pm.

PROJECT UPDATE

The City of Kamloops is advising residents that crews will be temporarily vacating Parkview Drive by March 22, 2024. Crews will tentatively return to complete the upgrades in May 2024.

Before vacating the site, crews will perform general clean-up of equipment and materials.

Upon returning in May, crews will complete the following work:

• Asphalt and boulevard restoration at the south end of Parkview Drive;
• Driveway culverts and head wall installations along Parkview Drive;
• Storm pipe installation at the north end of Parkview Drive; and
• Installation of concrete reinforced barriers along Westsyde Road.

PROJECT SCOPE

The City of Kamloops will be completing drainage works along Parkview Drive. This work will begin in January 2024 and will include:

• Drainage control measures along Westsyde Road (including additional catch basins and concrete barriers) to redirect storm runoff away from the Oak Dale Mobile Home Park.
• Drainage improvements along Parkview Drive including storm piping extensions from drainage channels, additional catch basins, improved ditching and driveway crossing culverts, some driveway drainage curb, and new storm inlet structures.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

Please watch for signage and obey all traffic control personnel and equipment when driving or walking near the project site. At times, traffic on Parkview Drive will be reduced to single lane.

RESIDENT IMPACTS

Throughout the project, vibratory compaction equipment may be in use; therefore, any fragile items should be packaged or protected from damage due to vibration.

There may be noise disruption due to equipment on site.

Every attempt will be made to minimize the impact on residents, motorists, and pedestrians during construction; however, travel delays are inevitable.

HOURS OF WORK

Hours of work are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, with the possibility of weekend work.

PROJECT UPDATE:

Throughout the winter, glass niches for cremated remains will be installed, as well as the addition of various stone, marble, and stained glass elements.

PROJECT SCOPE

The City of Kamloops has contracted Chandos Construction to design and construct a new Mausoleum at Hillside Cemetery to meet the forecasted demand for additional crypts and niches. The project is ongoing and slated for completion in early 2024.

The new building will be approximately 4600 sq. ft. and will be connected to the existing building.

PROJECT SCOPE

The City of Kamloops has contracted Extreme Excavating to remove, reconfigure, and reconstruct the existing Riverside Park grit chamber* into a controlled diversion chamber to allow for safe cleaning and improved operation. We are advising residents and parkgoers that this work is scheduled to begin at the end of October, with completion expected in early 2024.

*A grit chamber is a long, narrow tank designed to reduce the velocity of the flow of sewage to eliminate materials like sand, eggshells, coffee grounds, and other inorganic materials.

PARK IMPACTS

While there will be very little impact to parkgoers, the area of work will be cordoned off and closed to the public. Please obey all signage and personnel.

HOURS OF WORK

Construction is scheduled to occur Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–5:00 pm. Some evening or weekend work may be required.