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Richmond Avenue reconstruction begins next week
July 13, 2016 - 4:40 PM

KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops has contracted Dawson Construction Ltd., to begin the reconstruction of Richmond Avenue from 8 Street to Schubert Drive.
Kamloops traffic and construction update week of June 14
June 14, 2015 - 4:00 AM

The following is the City of Kamloops' project update for the week of June 14.

Columbia Street Widening Project
- Sunday, June 14, crews will be working in the south side lanes between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue. A minimum of two travel lanes on Columbia Street will remain open (one each direction).
- A reminder that the south sidewalk on Columbia Street between 3rd and 6th Avenue is currently closed to all pedestrian traffic.
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Richmond Avenue reconstruction begins next week