Traffic delays coming to Glenmore Drive as construction begins

Drivers heading north on Glenmore Drive can expect delays starting Wednesday as construction gets underway on the city’s Glenmore Storm Trunk.

Northbound traffic between Mountain Avenue and Highland Drive North will be reduced to a single lane from Sept. 9 until mid-October.

Southbound traffic will remain open to two lanes, with a temporary lane shift in place to give construction crews room to work. The project involves upgrades to the Glenmore Storm Trunk, a key part of Kelowna’s drainage system that helps manage stormwater and reduce flood risk.

The city says the aging infrastructure will be renewed using a trenchless construction method, which is expected to reduce the impact on traffic while improving the system’s long-term reliability.