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Road work planned for Middleton Mountain area (Stock image ID 228376560 © Paul Comstock | Dreamstime.com)
By Liam Verster
Coldstream

Road work planned for Middleton Mountain area

Oct 7, 2022 | 6:00 AM

Traffic in the Middleton Mountain area of Coldstream will face some temporary interruptions due to repaving work.

The work, set to begin Tuesday, Oct. 11, will cause temporary traffic flow interruptions to portions of Husband Road, Mt. Thor Drive, Mt. York Drive and Middleton Road.

A map of the affected area can be seen below.

A map of the area affected by the repaving work from Oct. 11 to 31 (image courtesy of the District of Coldstream)

During the work, traffic will be reduced to one lane and/or temporarily work.

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The repaving is expected to be complete Monday, Oct. 31.

The District of Coldstream asks people to avoid the area if possible.

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