Motorists can expect delays in Kelowna’s Crawford area for the next several months as construction begins for Phase 1 of the Kelowna Integrated Water Project.

Starting today, pre-construction activities on Crawford Road between Dehart Road and Westridge Drive will cause minor traffic delays, with single lane alternating traffic in some areas.

Beginning next week on August 7, the same section of Crawford Road will be completely closed to through traffic until September. However, Access will be maintained for local traffic, people walking and on bikes, and transit via single lane alternating traffic.

From September until November, construction will occur in various stages on Dehart Road, Casorso Road, and Hughes Road. Detours for through traffic, when necessary, will be signed. When a detour is not possible, single lane alternating traffic will be maintained.

Construction hours are Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Work may occur outside of regular construction hours (evenings and weekends) to minimize impacts on residents and limit the time of active construction in the area.

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The first phase the Kelowna Integrated Water Project will be a multi-year project to separate agricultural and domestic systems in southeast Kelowna, providing a sustainable water supply in the south Mission.

Work will include upgrades to the City’s two main pumping stations in southeast Kelowna, increasing reservoir capacity and installing a larger diameter transmission main.

Furthermore, a separated water distribution system will be created to provide residents with year-round clean water.

Once complete, nearly 2,000 homes in southeast Kelowna will be provided with cleaner drinking water.