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UPDATED: Kal Lake Road delayed

UPDATE: Plans for a major Vernon road have hit a roadblock.
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UPDATE: Plans for a major Vernon road have hit a roadblock.

The City of Vernon says proposed upgrades on Kalamalka Lake Road, from Browne Road to the Coldstream boundary, cannot be finished in their entirety this year because of delays.

“We have to assess how much can be done this year,” said Amanda Watson, transportation manager.

Any outstanding work would be completed next year.

The project has been delayed because B.C. Hydro was unavailable to move power poles and additional work was required with the earlier phase from 14th Avenue to Browne Road.

Originally, the city had hoped to have the project completed by October.

Along with the delays, weather conditions and the winter closure of asphalt plants impacts the project schedule.

It’s not known if Kal Lake Road will be closed completely for any work this fall.

“We will keep everyone informed,” said Watson.

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A major road project in Vernon is back on.

B.C. Hydro crews will begin moving power poles Tuesday as part of the city’s infrastructure upgrades from Browne Road to the Coldstream boundary.

“We look forward to completing our part of the city’s excellent project on Kal Lake Road. I drive through it every day and it sure looks great,” said Dag Sharman, Hydro community relations manager.

The project, including a road closure, was delayed in mid-July because Hydro crews were responding to wildfires in the Cariboo and were unable to move the poles.

It’s anticipated it will take about six weeks to relocate the poles.

“Having said that, should the emergency situation significantly worsen in the province, B.C. Hydro will be there to help people in fire-affected communities, and that could impact our resources for this and other projects,” said Sharman.

The City of Vernon is currently determining when the road closure from Browne Road to Coldstream will occur.

The project includes a new four-metre wide multi-use path.