Construction set to begin on Elliott Road in West Kelowna

Motorists travelling along Elliott Road in West Kelowna can expect traffic delays starting Monday as crews begin pedestrian safety improvements.

The work will focus on installing a retaining wall along the south side of Elliott Road, between the cemetery entrance and Smith Creek Road.

Construction is expected to continue into early December, weather permitting. Single-lane alternating traffic will be in place around the clock from Monday to Friday, with two-way traffic restored on weekends.

Drivers should expect brief delays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Access to driveways, businesses and emergency services will be maintained. Traffic leaving the cemetery will be required to turn right.

The work is part of a $4.5-million project that includes a new multi-use pathway, street lighting, road upgrades, improved cemetery access and stormwater infrastructure.

Further improvements are planned into 2027, with longer-term upgrades between Solar Road and Butt Road targeted for completion by 2031.

The city is asking motorists to slow down, follow posted speed limits and obey traffic control signs.