Provincial boost for active transportation projects in the Okanagan and Interior

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Three projects in Kamloops are also benefiting from the investment.

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The funds will go towards the construction of a one-kilometre stretch of the Shuswap Road multi-use pathway from Sun Rivers to Sienna Ridge, as well as complete a feasibility study for the path to run from Sienna Ridge to La Farge. Additionally, provincial aid will go towards completing the engineering for potential active transportation improvements on overpasses of Highways 1 and 5 through Kamloops and the Thompson River.

The province’s contribution to the Sun Rivers to Sienna Ridge multi-use path project was $1.3-million, while the estimated cost of the design of that pathway to La Farge was $2-million. The cost of the planning, design and construction of the Thompson River crossing project was estimated at $2.5-million.

“When people have the opportunity to use safe, efficient and affordable travel options, they take it,” Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, said.

“That’s why we’re building overpasses, trail networks and bike lanes that will give a new generation new ways to travel within and between their communities.”

The other Interior projects the Active Transportation Capital Fund investment is also supporting are a pedestrian and cycling connection across Highway 5 in Merritt, and a Highway 3A bridge crossing in Nelson to access Kootenay Lake.

The Ministry of Transportation added the specific project details, such as the schedule and final costs, would be finalized through the planning process.