4200 block of 33rd Street in Vernon (Photo credit: Google Maps)

By Pete McIntyre

water project

Temporary detours on Vernon streets start next week

Nov 10, 2023 | 4:15 PM

Motorists will have to take a detour on parts of 33rd Street and 42nd Avenue in Vernon starting next week as crews begin work on a multi-phase water and sanitary infrastructure project.

Starting as early as 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 33rd Street between 42nd and 43rd Avenues will be closed to through traffic.

As well, a portion of 42nd Avenue between 34th Street and Highway 97 will be closed to through traffic (see map below).

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Local and business traffic will still be able to access residences in the area, however, there will be no on-street parking available during construction.

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Work on the first phase of this project is expected to be completed by 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 15.

Some delays should be expected for motorists in the area but every effort will be made to minimize disruptions.