Highland Road Upgrades

Phase 1*: June 23– Fall 2022
The City of Kamloops has hired Extreme Excavating Ltd. as prime contractor for a combined project on Highland Road. We are advising residents, businesses and commuters that this work is scheduled to begin in late June, weather dependent, and will encompass the following scope of work:
- installation of new water and sewer mains, including services from Highway 1 to Valleyview Arena Road;
- installation of new sidewalk from Highway 1 to Valleyview Drive;
- installation of new streetlights and traffic signals at the intersection of Highland Road and Valleyview Drive;
- repaving of asphalt on Highland Road from Highway 1 to just south of the Valleyview Arena Road booster;
- repaving of asphalt on Flamingo Road from Highland Road to Glenwood Drive; and
- installation of new water lines south of the Juniper Booster station.
* Phase 2 has been postponed until spring 2023.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Please obey all traffic control personnel and equipment when driving in the vicinity of the construction. Driveway access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout the project. Pedestrian access will also be maintained. Emergency services will have priority access through the construction zone.
Traffic detours may be in effect and transit will be impacted. Please check the links on the side menu bar for the most recent traffic and transit impacts.
Careful consideration was given to the timing of this project, which will be completed in phases to help ease the impacts to traffic and potential high fire hazard seasons. For information regarding Emergency Egress Routes, please click here.
RESIDENT 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.
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Do you have a question about the project? Don't hesitate to ask a question, and we'll get you an answer as soon as possible.
Please note that we are only able to respond during regular City operating hours, 8:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). Any emergency issues or requests for service should be directed to 250-828-3461.