The B.C. government is working with the Town of Oliver on a project that includes resurfacing a 25-kilometre stretch of Highway 97 in 2015.

Highway 97 will be re-paved from Highway 3 in Osoyoos to Tucelnuit Drive, including the segment through the Town of Oliver. This resurfacing project will create a smoother and safer drive for commercial trucks, local drivers and tourists along this section of highway.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is working in close partnership with the Town of Oliver on this paving project, which is in the early development stages. Advance planning will allow the Town to coordinate any additional work to municipal services that may be required prior to the paving through downtown.

The ministry will tender this project in spring 2015. The construction is anticipated to start in summer 2015 and be completed in fall 2015. As with all paving projects, the ministry will aim to minimize traffic delays during construction.

Quotes:

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone -

“We are happy to work with the Town of Oliver on this important resurfacing project along Highway 97. Improving highway infrastructure and increasing safety on our highways is of top priority to our ministry. This project will create a smoother and safer drive for tourists, local drivers and commercial trucks along this section of highway.”

Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson -

“Highway 97 is a main highway connection for traffic travelling from Osoyoos through to Oliver and Penticton and points beyond. It is an important part of our economy and our community and this resurfacing project will benefit both.”

Mayor of Oliver Ron Hovanes -

“The Town of Oliver is pleased to work with the provincial government on the Highway 97 repaving project. Along with the much needed improvements within the municipal core, this project will benefit all of Greater Oliver and the travelling public.”

Learn More:

To learn more about transportation projects happening throughout B.C., go to: www.th.gov.bc.ca/tranprojectsbc/

Media Contacts:

Daisy Brooke
Government Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
250 356-8241