Vernon politicians have made a U turn on a contentious road project.
Council voted Monday to extend the Kalamalka Lake Road upgrades by 12 to 14 hours per day over six days a week. That will shorten construction from 12 to 16 weeks to nine to 13 weeks.
“It still involves the road being closed but I believe this is the best solution,” said Coun. Brian Quiring.
Recently, city council approved a plan that would have had Kalamalka Lake Road, from Brown Road to the Coldstream border, shut down for six to eight weeks for upgrades. There would have been alternating traffic for the remainder of the total 20 to 24 week project.
City staff had originally proposed a construction period of 12 to 16 weeks with Kal Lake Road closed for that entire time.
Many of the businesses have stated that road closures of any length will drive customers away.
More details to come.