City of Vernon enters final phase of 48th Ave. road project

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City crews are entering the final stage of work to make sure this massive puddle does not form again.

Lake Toyota will soon be a thing of the past.

In the springtime, a massive puddle has often formed in front of Vernon Toyota at the intersection of 48th Avenue and Highway 97.

But, the final phase of a construction project at the intersection is scheduled to begin Monday and will include a new drainage culvert, road improvements and multi-use pathway on the north side of 48th Avenue.

In 2019, crews started constructing the multi-use pathway and curbing, and constructed a storm outfall and concrete culvert to address regular flooding issues on the road.

The final phase of the project will include the construction of storm sewer pipes and manholes, road grading and the completion of the multi-use pathway and culvert.

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of June, weather permitting.

During construction, lane closures will be required on 48th Avenue between 32nd Street and Anderson Way, however crews will maintain a minimum of one eastbound lane and one westbound lane for traffic.

Access to area businesses will remain open to both traffic and pedestrians.