Old Okanagan Highway gets new pavement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Warmer weather means construction season is full steam ahead, and crews will be repaving Old Okanagan Highway, between Butt and Gossett Roads, Wednesday, April 28. 

Motorists should expect single-lane alternating traffic and minor delays on the stretch of Old Okanagan Highway for most of the day. Please slow to 30 km/h through the construction zone, respect flaggers and crews and obey signs.

Emergency vehicle access will be maintained. All business accesses remain open.

FortisBC is doing the repaving work to wrap up a utility upgrade project that started last fall and paused for winter.

Unfortunately, work could not be moved to accommodate the scheduling of the nearby Gellatly/Carrington Roundabout construction closure, which is underway during daytime hours for several more weeks; Gellatly/Carrington businesses are open; use daytime detours via Highway 97, Butt and Carrington Roads to support those businesses – the intersection is open evenings and weekends.

We thank motorists and area residents and businesses for their patience and understanding during this busy construction season.