PV Road to get upgrade

Photo: Google Street View

Pleasant Valley Road in Spallumcheen is about to get a lot smoother – and safer.

Construction will be starting soon on the 4.7-kilometre stretch of road between Highway 97A and the City of Armstrong border.

“We’re excited about the upgrade and its many benefits for residential, agricultural, and industrial users, including improved safety, access, and traffic flow,” said Mayor Janice Brown. “The funding we received from both the provincial and federal governments, along with our own reserves, also means we can make these much-needed improvements at no extra cost to our citizens.”

Two-thirds of the $4.5-million funding for Pleasant Valley Road improvements is being provided by the federal/provincial New Building Canada Fund-Small Communities Fund Program. The Township’s $1.5-million share will come from existing reserves, meaning taxes will not increase to support the project.

While actual construction for the area between Pleasant Valley Cross Road and the City of Armstrong boundary will begin in early May, preparation work will commence this week. Road construction contractor Okanagan Aggregates will be clearing brush, removing fences, surveying for construction layout, and improving drainage ditches and culverts before spring runoff.

Road users are advised to watch carefully for construction crews and equipment being moved into the project area.

“We are also interested in hearing about any specific road access needs during construction such as business deliveries or a family reunion,” said Mayor Brown. “We recognize that construction comes with its challenges, and we will do our best to keep impacts to a minimum.”

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To learn more about construction design, phasing and scheduling, an open house is planned for Monday, April 30 from 3-7pm at the township hall, 4144 Spallumcheen Way.