A daytime closure to a portion of Silver Star Road in Vernon will start in the coming week.
Silver Star Road at Tillicum Road will be closed to southbound traffic from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Wednesday, Aug. 20. This is to accommodate the final paving and concrete works for the new roundabout at Phoenix Road.
Silver Star Road will reopen to traffic during the evening and weekend.
Motorists will be rerouted via Tillicum Road.
Northbound traffic will still be allowed to proceed through the roundabout.
"Please remain attentive to posted detour signs and comply with all traffic control devices and speed limits to ensure public safety," the city of Vernon said.
Final paving and concrete works are scheduled to be complete by end of August. The schedule is subject to change due to weather or other issues that may impact the contractor乌鸦传媒檚 schedule.
Remaining construction will include landscaping and the installation of new streetlighting.
Additionally, the centre of the new roundabout will feature a Silver Star gateway design, contributing to the overall enhancement of the area.
Completion of the project is scheduled for the end of September.
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"The City of Vernon appreciates the patience of residents and motorists while construction is underway."
