Erosion repairs will shut down part of Rail Trail

Sep 18, 2020 | 11:35 AM

Part of the popular Okanagan Rail Trail will be shut down as of next week.

The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) said erosion mitigation work on its section of the trail will start Monday, Sept. 21.

The section from 4 km to 12.5 km will be closed until mid-October.

The project will include digging into the path and rebuilding damaged spots, which means the trail will be closed 24/7 throughout the work.

“We understand that this is a disruption to the users of the northern section of the rail trail. We will do our best to complete the work promptly,” Mike Fox, General Manager of Community Services, RDNO, said.

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The erosion is caused by wave action from Kalamalka Lake, and has been on ongoing issue at the northern end since the trail opened in 2018.

Alternative access points remain open south of kilometre 12.5 in Oyama, Lake Country, and Kelowna. The Kal Crystal Waters Trail is also available as an alternate route connecting Coldstream to Lake Country during this period of construction. View the map of the Kal Crystal Waters trail on RDNO’s website.

This work is a part of the RDNO’s long-term planning and maintenance to ensure the trail remains safe and enjoyable for years to come.

Updates will be posted online, and RDNO will share the information through the Okanagan Rail Trail Facebook page.

by Pete McIntyre

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