By Pete McIntyre

Full closure at north end of Okanagan Rail Trail

Mar 5, 2020 | 2:45 PM

Full daytime closures are now in effect on the Okanagan Rail Trail from Kickwillie on the Coldstream side, to south of Kekuli Bay.

The construction area is from kilometre 2.5 to 12.5, with closures in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The trail will remain open and accessible in evenings after 5 p.m. and all weekends.

The closures are needed to allow for the transfer of rocks and materials to repair erosion damage caused by previous high water levels and flooding along Kalamalka Lake.

“We understand that everyone is eager for the trail to reopen, but kindly ask that users respect the closure and avoid disruption of construction materials on-site,” Mike Fox, general manager of community services with the Regional District of North Okanagan, said.

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“Working around users who ignore signage and move materials will make this process longer for everyone, and we are hoping to get work done as efficiently as possible so enjoyment of the trail can continue,” Fox said.

Trail users are asked to be cautious when using the trail and to abide by all construction signage, as trucks will be hauling materials along all sections of the trail.

Rock and materials are being hauled through the Kekuli Bay trail access, and contractors have now extended hauling routes to include the Kickwillie trail access in order to complete round trips quicker.

by Pete McIntyre

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