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The City of West Kelowna is investing $2.5 million to improve approximately 20 lane kilometers of roads through its annual Road Rehabilitation Program. Multiple roads will see work happening throughout spring, summer and fall.
Each year, the City inspects its road network and prioritizes roads for repair. Rehabilitation typically involves milling and replacing the asphalt surface. To help minimize disruption, the City schedules and coordinates road work to reduce impacts on nearby residents, commuters, and visitors.
Road Rehabilitation Program includes:
|
Road |
Section |
Schedule* |
|
Shannon Woods Drive |
From Shannon Lake Road to the end of the cul-de-sac |
April 2026 – First project of this phase |
|
Shannon Ridge Drive |
From Fieldstone Court to Ensign Way |
May 2026 |
|
Fieldstone Court |
The Entire Court |
May 2026 |
|
Old Okanagan Highway |
From Chieftain Road to Reece Road |
May/June 2026 |
|
Shannon Ridge Drive |
From Shannon Lake Road to Fieldstone Court |
July/August 2026 |
|
Shannon Place |
From Shannon Ridge Drive to Woodstock Drive |
July/August 2026 |
|
Douglas Road |
From Boucherie Road to Thacker Drive |
August/September 2026 |
|
Thacker Drive |
From Stuart Road to Ogden Road |
August/September 2026 |
|
Thacker Drive |
From Ogden Road to McCartney Road |
August/September 2026 |
|
Lower Glenrosa Road |
From Webber Road to Paynter Road |
August/September 2026 |
|
Elliott Road |
From Shetler Drive to Smith Creek Road |
August/September 2026 |
*The construction schedule is subject to change based on contractor availability, weather, and other factors. Please also note that additional roads may also be added to the 2026 schedule.
Investing in the maintenance of the West Kelowna’s road network is essential to managing long-term costs and extending the lifespan of local roads. The annual Road Rehabilitation Program is funded in part by the Canada Community-Building Fund, administered in B.C. by the Union of B.C. Municipalities.
The City thanks residents and businesses for their patience during road rehabilitation work.
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West Kelowna's road network is inspected annually, and asphalt remediation projects are prioritized based on several factors, including asphalt condition, safety, drainage concerns, and strategic alignment.
Rehabilitation work generally involves milling and replacing the top layer of asphalt. Prior to paving, crews may also repair concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Additional work can include adjusting the elevation of utility valves and manholes, replacing surface drainage swales, and applying new road markings for improved safety and visibility.
While road construction may be inconvenient, it plays a vital role in managing long-term maintenance costs and extending the life of our roadways.
Crews plan and coordinate work to minimize disruptions for nearby residents, commuters, and visitors. Most projects are completed during the spring and summer months, when warm, dry weather creates ideal conditions for paving. The City also works closely with emergency services to ensure roads remain accessible when needed.
| Upcoming Road Rehabilitation Projects |
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The Road Rehabilitation program will run from the summer to the fall. We will be upgrading a few roads throughout our community to extend the lifespan of our road network. Stay tuned to find the full list of roads that will be a part of the program this construction season.
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Road treatments
| Milling |
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Milling extends the life of existing roadways and creates a smooth ride by eliminating the effects of tire ruts and asphalt movement that occur over years of use. Crews remove approximately 50 millimeters of existing asphalt through a process called cold milling, then replacing it with a suitable depth of new hot mix asphalt. The 50 mm of milled asphalt that is removed is recycled and used as a surface treatment on rural roads and lane ways throughout the city. |
| Asphalt overlay |
| Asphalt overlay involves the application of 50 mm of new asphalt on top of the existing roadway, creating a new driving surface and extending the life of the road. This process is typically performed on rural streets with no curbs and gutters. |
| Micro-surfacing |
| Micro-surfacing preserves and extends the life of the road surface by sealing, filling ruts and providing skid resistance. Dense graded aggregate, mixed with asphalt emulsions, water and mineral fillers is applied to the road surface. Once applied, it takes approximately four to five hours to cure, creating a new stable surface that is resistant to rutting in the summer and cracking in the winter. |
| Road reclaiming |
| Road reclamation creates a new road by grinding the roadway’s existing asphalt and gravel base, then mixing it with new gravel. This mixture is placed on the roadbed, graded and shaped prior to receiving two inches of new asphalt. Road reclamation is typically performed on rural streets with no curbs and gutters. |
| Hot mix patching |
| From April until November, hot mix asphalt is purchased and used for asphalt repairs on all city roads. During the winter months when hot mix asphalt is unavailable, old asphalt that has been collected during the summer is recycled and used for asphalt repairs. |
| Road marking and line painting |
| All road markings are re-painted once a year. On roads where there is significant road wear, for example arterials and connectors, centre and lane lines may be painted more often. Crosswalks are re-painted as needed throughout the year. |
Contact us
Have questions about our Road Rehabilitation Program?
Contact the Engineering Department at eng.services@westkelownacity.ca or call 778-797-8840.
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