West Kelowna to construct new roundabout at Gellatly and Carrington intersection

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The City of West Kelowna will begin construction on a new roundabout at the Gellatly and Carrington Roads intersection in early April.

The city has provided a $1.33 million contract to Double T Dirtworx to construct the roundabout, implement minor in-stream storm improvements to Smith Creek, as well as a three-metre wide multi-use asphalt path from Witt and Boucherie Roads. This will provide connection from Westbank Centre to the waterfront.

This price was below the estimated $2.5 million budget, with 80 per cent covered by development cost charges.

This decision comes after an independent review of the current and future traffic needs for the intersection — including all vehicle types and alternative forms of transportation.

Construction is expected to finish in September.

The Gellatly and Carrington Roads intersection will be closed during the weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will be open to the public on evenings and weekends. Detours will be put in place for approximately 10 weeks in mid April.

The City of West Kelowna will provide a traffic management plan in the days ahead.