The City of Kelowna has dedicated $33 million to upgrading the transportation network in 2024.
“This year, we are beginning construction on numerous transportation projects that will improve the experiences of pedestrians, cyclists, those using assistive technology devices, and motorists alike,” said Brittany Hallam, integrated transportation department manager.
“These projects help build connection by providing safer routes to visit friends and family, access services, amenities, employment, and recreation opportunities, and explore new neighbourhoods.”
Several projects will improve and expand Kelowna’s Active Transportation Corridors (ATC), helping to meet the city’s emerging transportation needs.
Construction on the Leckie Road ATC will extend it from Highway 97 to Dilworth Drive, creating a continuous biking path between the Okanagan Rail Trail and the Mission Creek Greenway.
Multiple pavement resurfacing projects are in the works this year, including Burtch Rd. between Highway 97 and Springfield Rd. and Richter Street between KLO Rd. and Lanfranco Rd.
Improvements to crosswalks include Wardlaw Avenue and Richter St., Klassen and Rutland roads, and Glen Park Dr. and Valley Rd.
Other 2024 transportation network upgrades include:
- Bertram Multi-Use Overpass over Highway 97;
- Right turn lane at Pandosy St. and Highway 97;
- Glenmore Rd. Multi-Use Path, providing connectivity between the Yates multi-use path and the Kane Rd. bike lanes.
The $33 million in projects are part of a $95 million investment in infrastructure projects across the city.
More information about these projects is available on the City of Kelowna website.
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