Fortune Drive Road and Utility Works

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March 6–June 25, 2023

Project Scope

The City of Kamloops has contracted BA Dawson Blacktop Ltd. to perform resurfacing and utility works on Fortune Drive between Oak Road and Overlanders Bridge. We are advising residents, businesses and commuters that this work is scheduled to begin in early March, weather dependent, and will encompass the following scope of work:

  • installation of 300 m of sanitary sewer pipe;
  • sidewalk repairs;
  • milling of existing asphalt;
  • repaving of asphalt; and
  • pavement markings.

Traffic Impacts

Some driveway accesses will be temporarily impacted during the project. Property owners will be notified. Pedestrian access will be maintained through the construction zone. Please obey all traffic control personnel and equipment when driving in the vicinity of the construction.

Traffic detours may be in effect and transit will be impacted. Visit the Traffic Impacts section for the most up-to-date information.

Residents Impacts

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 March 6, with completion anticipated for the end of June. Construction is scheduled to occur Monday through Saturday, 7:00 am–5:00 pm, with the possibility of some evening work.

March 6–June 25, 2023

Project Scope

The City of Kamloops has contracted BA Dawson Blacktop Ltd. to perform resurfacing and utility works on Fortune Drive between Oak Road and Overlanders Bridge. We are advising residents, businesses and commuters that this work is scheduled to begin in early March, weather dependent, and will encompass the following scope of work:

  • installation of 300 m of sanitary sewer pipe;
  • sidewalk repairs;
  • milling of existing asphalt;
  • repaving of asphalt; and
  • pavement markings.

Traffic Impacts

Some driveway accesses will be temporarily impacted during the project. Property owners will be notified. Pedestrian access will be maintained through the construction zone. Please obey all traffic control personnel and equipment when driving in the vicinity of the construction.

Traffic detours may be in effect and transit will be impacted. Visit the Traffic Impacts section for the most up-to-date information.

Residents Impacts

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 March 6, with completion anticipated for the end of June. Construction is scheduled to occur Monday through Saturday, 7:00 am–5:00 pm, with the possibility of some evening work.

  • Update for March 24

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    On Monday, March 27 and Tuesday, March 28, Oak Road at Fortune Drive (west side of Fortune Drive) will be closed to traffic during the day to accommodate sanitary manhole installation work in this area. Businesses and residences on Oak Road and on Elm Avenue are accessible via Tranquille Road. Oak Road at Fortune Drive will be reopened to traffic each night.

    A reminder to motorists that traffic on Fortune Drive between Oak Road and Wood Street continues to be restricted to one lane each direction to accommodate the sanitary replacement work on the west side of Fortune Drive. The construction zone is 30 km/hr, 24 hours a day.

    Some side street road closures off Fortune Drive between Oak Road and Wood Street remain in place. Local residents are advised to use Schubert Drive as a detour route.

    With the increased traffic congestion on Fortune Drive, we encourage all commuters to utilize the Zipper Merge technique on the approaches to the construction zone. As you see the “lane closed ahead” sign and traffic backing up, stay in your current lane up to the point of merge. Then take turns with other drivers to safely and smoothly ease into the remaining lane. Motorists are reminded to watch for and give right of way to emergency vehicles. Please slow down, use caution and obey all traffic devices and traffic control personnel.

  • Update for March 17

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    From Thursday, March 16, to approximately end of May, traffic on Fortune Drive between Oak Road and Wood Street will be in the east side lanes (one lane each direction). This traffic configuration will be in place to accommodate the sanitary replacement work on the west side of Fortune Drive.

    Temporary Road Closures (March 16 - approximately end of May - 24 hrs/day)

    • Aspen Street at Fortune Drive (closed to all traffic)
    • Wood Street at Fortune Drive (no left turns from Wood Street onto Fortune Drive)
    • Walnut Avenue, Evans Avenue, Birch Avenue at Fortune Drive (detour route via Schubert Drive)

    Pedestrian Access

    The west sidewalk will be closed to all pedestrians for the duration of the sanitary replacement work. The east sidewalk on Fortune Drive will remain open and accessible. Pedestrians are asked to follow all signage and traffic control personnel when travelling through the construction zone.

    Transit

    Transit routes on Fortune Drive will be maintained; however, transit riders should expect delays. The inbound (southbound) transit stops on Fortune Drive between Oak Road and Wood Street will be temporarily closed and relocated to outside of the construction zone. The outbound (northbound) transit stop on Fortune Drive at Evans Avenue will also be closed. The outbound (northbound) transit stop at Wood Street will remain open.

    Emergency Services

    Kamloops Fire Rescue, BC Ambulance, and RCMP will be given priority access through the construction zone.

    Heavy Trucks

    Heavy trucks are advised to use alternate routes, if possible.

    Garbage Collection

    Garbage collected will not be impacted.

    The construction site is a posted 30 km/hr speed zone. Motorists are asked to obey all traffic control devices and personnel.

    While every attempt will be made to minimize the impact on residents, businesses, motorists, transit users, and pedestrians during construction, delays and congestion should be expected. Motorists are asked to choose alternate travel routes, if possible. We thank you for your patience!

Page last updated: 24 Mar 2023, 04:07 PM