CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – Work along Highway 19A in Campbell River is almost wrapped up.
The five-month, 1.5 kilometre first phase of the Waterfront Sewer Upgrade is just six weeks away from completion.
The City of Campbell River is advising drivers that from October 26th to November 2nd, delays are expected around the 1st Avenue intersection. Drivers should take alternative routes if possible.
Commuters taking the waterfront highway with access to downtown Campbell River should plan to use alternative routes ahead of the construction area as well. Single lane alternating traffic will be in place.
In a release from the city, general manager of assets and operations Dave Morris said, “wrapping up this stretch of the project includes work that requires more space on the roadway and continued single lane alternating traffic at the 1st Avenue intersection.”
“We’re giving people advance warning so they can anticipate more notable disruptions to traffic flow during this final push to the finish.”
The construction started at the Maritime Heritage Centre in July, and has moved southward to this year’s finishing point at 1st Avenue.
It will be mostly completed at the end of this month.
“This project is an important one for the future of Campbell River, giving us the opportunity to provide increased capacity and reliable service for our growing community,” said mayor Andy Adams.
He went on to say that council appreciates the patience of all residents while the project has been underway. All construction is slated to be completed at the end of November, according to the city.
This year’s construction marks the first phase of a larger sewer replacement project. Next year will be the construction of new pump stations along the route. In 2020, the larger pipe will be extended from 1st Avenue southward to Rockland Road.
The sewer upgrade is a part of the wider Waterfront Project 2018-2020. That includes upgrades to the Big Rock Boat Ramp, which has been completed, and highway improvements from south of Rockland Road to the boat ramp.
More details on the project can be found through Campbell River’s website.
