Traffic is rerouted at one of Summerland鈥檚 key downtown intersections as work on the Wharton Street Revitalization Project continues.
The closures began on July 29 and will continue through September, with limited local access and restricted parking.
Victoria Road South is closed between Main Street and Elliot Street. This also affects the intersection of Main Street and Victoria Road.
Bus service in downtown Summerland is also affected, and temporary bus stops have been set up in the downtown. Signs are in place to mark these locations.
A news release from the municipality states that efforts will be made to reopen areas outside the work zone at the end of each day.
Temporary turnarounds have been set up and drop-off zones and pedestrian corridors are in place.
The Wharton Street Revitalization Project began in late April. The cost has been estimated at $8.557 million. Work is expected to be completed in November.
The project includes electrical, water and storm sewer work, as well as improvements to the street.
From Smith Street and Armstrong Avenue to the back alley of Victoria Road at the post office, overhead power lines will be relocated underground.
The streetscape work includes setting up the Memorial Park Plaza and the Henry Avenue Plaza. The Memorial Park Plaza will have an upgraded cenotaph area, seating, lighting, flag poles and electrical power.
The Henry Avenue Plaza, affecting the portion of Henry Avenue from Main Street to Wharton Street, will see the road closed to vehicle traffic. An all-season public washroom, a misting fountain, seating, a busking stage and overhead lighting will be added.
The intersection of Main Street and Victoria Road will be reconfigured as a raised intersection. This is a traffic-slowing measure.
