By Corey Fischer

Kal Lake Road Delays

Apr 26, 2017 | 1:36 PM

Traffic delays will continue for at least another week on Kalamalka Lake Road by BC Hydro.

The city says that section will be single lane alternating traffic until May 5th, due to construction.

“Drivers can expect traffic interruptions and single-lane alternating traffic patterns,” says a city release.

Drivers are asked to be patient and to obey all signs and flaggers.

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