Downtown city street chewed-up as project gets underway

Jun 15, 2020 | 12:17 PM

Normal vehicle traffic in part of downtown Vernon has been replaced with crews and equipment who have started an upgrade on 32nd Avenue.

The $1.95 million reconstruction project to renew services in the 3300 to 3500 blocks, and add a traffic signal, will last about four months.

Work started this morning with the pavement being ground up in the 3400 block of 32nd Avenue, with CGL Contracting of Vernon in charge.

Traffic is being detoured around the site.

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“The project includes rehabilitation of approximately 285 metres of road, water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer replacement,” a city news release said. “The project also includes some sidewalk replacement and upgrades, and a new traffic signal at the 32 Avenue and 34 Street intersection.”

The upgrade is expected to be completed in October.

“Throughout construction, there will be full road closures of sections along 32nd Avenue, which will take place in stages. Detours will be available on 31st Avenue and 35th Avenue,” the news release said.

Access to area businesses will remain open to pedestrians.

“Residents are encouraged to continue supporting local businesses,” the city release said.

For more information on this and other projects taking place, visit the City’s website at www.vernon.ca/capitalworks.

by Pete McIntyre

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