Butt Road and Old Okanagan Highway Intersection Improvements

Update: Butt Road and Old Okanagan Highway intersection closed starting June 18

Beginning Wednesday, June 18, construction will begin at the Butt Road and Old Okanagan Highway intersection as part of a major active transportation and intersection improvement project.

To complete the work safely and efficiently, the intersection will be fully closed to all vehicle and public access at all times, including weekdays and weekends, until fall 2025.

All area businesses will remain open and accessible, via detours, during construction.

During construction, motorists are asked to avoid the area and use the following alternative routes and detours:

Traffic from Old Okanagan Highway will need to detour to Elliott Road via Reece Road and Bering Road
Traffic will also need to detour using Bering Road to Louie Drive and on to Old Okanagan Highway

We're enhancing road safety and improving connections to key destinations at the Butt Road and Old Okanagan Highway intersection.

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Key project dates

Preparations are underway, with construction expected to begin in the coming weeks.

Late spring 2025: Site mobilization and early works
Late Fall 2025: Anticipated project completion

Timelines are subject to weather, contractor schedule/timelines and other factors. Please visit this page regularly for updates.

Project scope

What work is being done?

The intersection enhancements will include:

Additional left-turn lanes in all directions with permissive left-turns.
A new westbound right-turn lane on Butt Road.
350 metres of new concrete sidewalk, replacing 95 metres of existing asphalt path.
640 metres of dedicated bike lanes.
174 metres of new watermain to replace aging infrastructure.
Drainage improvements at the southwest corner, where high flows in Westbank Creek have resulted in damage to City infrastructure and private property.

What to expect during construction

Construction activities may result in occasional noise, dust, dirt, and vibrations. Work outside of typical construction hours may be required on a temporary basis. Driveway accesses will be maintained, with only minor interruptions to allow for the movement of crews and equipment.

The City of West Kelowna will have a comprehensive traffic management plan for this project, and we will communicate the plan to the public in advance of any traffic pattern changes.

Key construction activities include:

Mobilization of crews, equipment, and materials to the site.
On-street parking will not be available during and after construction.
Completion of watermain, stormwater and intersection upgrades, as well as the installation of bike lanes and streetlights.
Continuous access for pedestrians and cyclists.
Coordination by the contractor to ensure residents within the work area retain access to their homes.
Placement of signage and reader boards along the detour routes to help regulate traffic speeds.

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