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It's been called the Stickle pickle, but the Stickle solution may be at hand.
Stickle Road is one of the most notorious intersections in Vernon. It meets with Highway 97 at the north end of town and has been the site of several accidents and numerous close calls.
It has also been the subject of much debate on how to make turning left into town safer. Currently, drivers must navigate several lanes of high-speed traffic.
Several plans have been presented and rejected.
On May 26, people will have another chance to scrutinize the newest proposal from the government.
The latest plan is to extend the frontage road that runs past the Volkswagon dealership to the Anderson subdivision, eliminating the need to go onto the highway altogether.
Currently 20th Street dead ends behind Rona, but the new plan would extend 20th to connect with the frontage road that runs past several car and RV dealerships.
Vernon Mayor Akbal Mund said he does not have the fine details of the latest proposal, but he thinks the plan is a good compromise to keep people safe.
Many people wanted a stop light at the intersection, but the idea was dismissed by government transportation officials.
While extending the road would eliminate a need to turn left into town, some people are concerned about what it will do to the BX Creek trail and natural area that parallels the highway.
Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster has been working with transportation officials on finding a solution.
Foster hopes the latest plan is the one that the majority can agree on and the matter can be put to rest.
“That's just a natural area for the road to go. This should be a pretty good compromise,” he said, adding 20th Street near Rona was always intended to extend to the frontage road.
Ministry of Transportation officials worked with the regional district, city and and private land owners in the area to address any issues.
One area of concern is the BX Creek Trail that parallels the highway.
Foster said he has not seen all of the details, but the creek and natural area was an important part of the planning.
“There was a lot of discussion about it,” Foster said. “It's a park area so we have to make sure to protect it.”
The public will have a chance to see the plan at an open house May 26 from 4-8 p.m. at the Prestige Inn.
