Following the 2021 interface fire that prompted many residents of Juniper Ridge to evacuate, the City of Kamloops has been working to secure a second permanent road out of the Juniper neighbourhood by extending Qu’Appelle Boulevard westward to Rose Hill Road.

At the Regular Council Meeting on November 4, 2025, Council adopted the Qu’Appelle Boulevard Extension Development Works Agreement Bylaw No. 47-101, 2025, authorizing a Development Works Agreement to fund the extension of Qu’Appelle Boulevard through both undeveloped lands owned by Juniper West Developments Ltd., and public land.

When complete in 2027, the road will include two paved travel lanes, a multi-use pathway, and streetlighting.

INTERSECTION UPGRADES

Upon completion, the intersection at Qu'Appelle Boulevard and Rose Hill Road will be a stop-controlled intersection, with the westbound leg from Juniper as the stop controlled approach. Vehicles along Rose Hill Road will not face any stop signs, but vehicles coming from Juniper will need to stop before turning onto Rose Hill Road.

The City undertook additional traffic modelling during the development of the Official Community Plan (2025) which projects traffic 20 years into the future. Based on this modelling, a stop-controlled intersection provides a good level of service beyond a 20 year planning horizon (2045).

As with many other intersections in the City, traffic volumes will be monitored, so any upgrades that are anticipated in the future can be planned for, when required.

COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

The project is located within dense vegetation and a highly active wildlife area. To ensure responsible construction, the City is following a detailed Environmental Management Plan that outlines measures to:

  • reduce the potential for environmental impacts;
  • guide clearing, earthworks, and rehabilitation activities;
  • protect native vegetation, bird habitat, and local wildlife; and
  • minimize erosion and sedimentation throughout construction
SITE RESTORATION PLANS

Once construction is complete, all disturbed soils—including cut areas and embankment slopes—will be reshaped, raked, and prepared to support new plant growth. This restoration process helps protect against erosion, encourages natural regeneration, and ensures long-term environmental stability in the project area.

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