Downtown work starts after labour day
Aug 30, 2012 / 12:49 pm
Starting next week, people heading downtown will notice a big change as the much anticipated Bernard Avenue revitalization project gets underway.
Motorists will be the most affected as Bernard is closed to traffic between Ellis and Richter Streets to accommodate both the utility replacement and street-scaping work scheduled as part of the project.
The work will also require closing the Ellis Street intersection and re-routing truck traffic to Gordon Drive until mid-October.
The detour routes will be clearly marked and traffic safety personnel will be on site directing traffic.
All transit routes into and out of the Queensway transit station will continue as usual, with minor downtown routing adjustments.
Visit the BC Transit website for all the details.
For pedestrians, disruptions should be kept at a minimum. Plans call for maintaining of access to businesses and pedestrian walkways whenever possible.
There will be small delays for pedestrians crossing Bernard at both St. Paul and Bertram Streets.
The project calls for work to be conducted 18 hours a day, from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, although some work may be done outside of those hours in an attempt to minimize the impact on businesses in the area.
The first phase of the $11-million project is scheduled to be completed in November.
For more information on the project and its progress, visit the City of Kelowna's website.
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Bernard Avenue is still open for business during the construction. Businesses with websites will open in another window.
Alexander Cutlery & Gifts
Alfonso Law Corporation
ALLEYCAT fashion outlet
American Apparel
Amy's Gifts
Anka's European Tailoring
Annegret's Fine European Chocolates
ARC Programs Ltd.
Arcade Audio Lounge
Astral Media
Asuka Japanese Restaurant
Aviva Studios
Bai Tong Thai Restaurant
Banka & Company Inc. (CGA)
Bean Scene Coffee Works
Behind the Fly
Bergmans Gentlemens Gifts
Blackfish Apparel
Blenz
Bliss Bridal
Blonde
BMO
BMO - Harris Private Banking
Bohemian Cafe & Catering Company
Brainwaves Hypnotherapy
Burnett's Florist Florist
Business Development Bank Of Canada (BDC)
Cadence Footwear
Cafe Soleil
Calowna Costume
Canadian Gold & Silver
Canadian Jewelery Exchange
Carlos O'Bryans Pubs
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Travel Agent
Carson Photography
Casa Sasso Food Bar
Change for Good Counselling
Chopped Leaf
Christian Science Society
CIBC
CK Contracting
Codispoti Jewellery
Columbus Network Corp.
Cruzwear Unlimited
Diamond Gallery
Doc Willoughby's
Donahue & Associates
Downtown Eyewear
Downtown Kelowna Association
Downtown Safeway
Downtown Tan
Dr. Hugh F. Jarvin
Dynamic Studios
Earls On Top
Express Design
Fernando's Pub
Festivals Kelowna
Footwear Emporium
Freelance Accounting Ltd.
French Cultural Centre Society Organization
Funktional Gifts
Fusion Clothing
Ginza Sushi
Gorgeous Georges Gourmet Burgers
Heaven On Earth Spa
Heather Zais - Psychic/Astrologer/Medium
Hemp City
Home For Dinner
HSBC
Industrial Alliance Pacific Insurance & Financial
Inspire Health Integrative Cancer Care
Interior Savings Credit Union
International Gateway Kelowna
International Gems
IQ Computers
James Haworth & Son Ltd.
Job Options BC - YMCA YWCA of Okanagan
Kelly O'Bryans Restaurant
Kelowna Community Development Society
Kelowna Home Finders
Kelowna Website Design
King of Kelowna
Kochhar & Co. Chartered Accountant Inc.
La Belle Boutique
Lakehouse Home Store
Liquor Control & Licensing Branch
lululemon athletica
MacDermott's on Bernard
MacD's Lakeside
Mad Mango Cafe
Main Street Studio
Manulife Securities
Mary Claris Hair Extensions
Mavazi Apparel Apparel & Accessories
Meiklejohn Architects Inc.
Memphis Blues BBQ House
Mimi's Italian Grill
Ministry of Justice - Family Justice Services
Minnella Drycleaners
Modern Accents
Molly's Best Cup
Molly's Garden Cafe
Momo Sushi
Moo-Lix Ice Cream
Mosaic Books
Moxy Apparel
National Bank Financial Wealth Management
Natural Rezources
Nicole's Esthetics Day Spa
Nikki Balfour Studio
Okanagan Lipo Laser & Spa
Okanagan Spirits
OneTooth Activewear
Open Door Group
Paramount Theatre
Pencil Pushers Business Services
Perpetual Blooms
Picture Perfect
Pita Pit
Project Literacy Kelowna Society
Raw Athletics
Residential Tenancy Branch - Office of Housing & Construction Standards Government Ministry
Revolution Salon & Spa
Royal Anne Hotel
rt Strategy Inc.
Sai-Gon Restaurant
Samosas
Sawasadee Thai Yoga Massage
Scotiabank
Shapers Hair Salon & Spa
Shoppers Drug Mart
Soban Korean Bistro
Socialite Clothing
Societe De Developpment Economique (SDE)
Solutions Print & Copy Centre
SS Korean Restaurant
Starbucks Coffee Company
Studio 5
Style Boutique
SubCity Donair
Surf Culture Clothing
Sven Sandberg's Jewellery
Sweet Cravings
Synergie-Contact
Ten Fashions Bridal Boutique & Special Occasions
Tessmer Law Offices
The Bread Company
The Collective
The Downtown Shoe Store
The Grateful Fed
The Hot Box Yoga
The House of The Caribbean Food Supply
The Lodging Company
The Rotten Grape Wine & Espresso Bar
Ticketmaster Outlet
Tigerlily Fashion
Tobaccoland of Kelowna
Topline Selections
Towne Centre Mall
Towne Centre Postal Services & Card Shop
Tripke Bakery & Bistro
True Consulting
Twisted Tomato
Valley First Credit Union
Western Union Business Solutions
WealthLINK Financial Services
Wild Mountain Apparel & Accessories
Woodcreek Cottage
X10sion 207 Clothing Company
Business List: Downtown Kelowna Association
Informative Links
List: City of Kelowna
- Bernard Ave. phase 2 in home stretch May 18
- It's concrete, the businesses are open Apr 16
- Taking a stroll through Bernard revite Apr 12
- Residents weigh in on Bernard paving Apr 4
- Council endorses sidewalk patio rates Mar 25
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