A major overhaul of Fernie’s Canyon Trail and Cedar Avenue is underway, which will disrupt traffic until late next month.
The city said its contractor, Okanagan Aggregates Ltd., will work Monday to Saturday except long weekends, until construction is wrapped up by August 29.
This particular project has been on the City’s radar for several years.
“This roadway was identified for full roadway reconstruction as part of the 2023 Pavement Condition Assessment report and is a short-term priority project in the City’s Integrated Infrastructure Capital Plan,” said city officials.
“The new road cross-section is similar to the existing one, with one lane in each direction, and following the recommendations of the 2021 Active Transportation Master Plan, the multi-use pathway will be extended to the Bossio intersection.”
Work will include a full reconstruction of the roadway with new pavement, curbs, and gutters.
The project will also include replacement and extensions of the multi-use pathway from Highway 3 to Bossio Road.
“From Highway 3 to the Canyon Trail turn off, the multi-use pathway will be reconstructed adjacent to the roadway, separated by a concrete barrier,” added the City.
Along Cedar Avenue from the Canyon Trail turn off to Bossio Road, the city says extensions of the multi-use pathway will be separated from the road by a boulevard, while the road will be narrowed to 6.6 metres wide.
“The new boulevard will provide off-road snow storage and safely separate vehicles from pathway users.”
Since the road is the main access point for the neighbourhood, the City says the contractor will provide single-lane alternating traffic through the construction zone.
Drivers are asked to respect all signage and give construction crews space to work safely.
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