City of Kamloops says vegetation clearing has begun as second route in, out of Juniper Ridge kicks into gear

City of Kamloops says vegetation clearing has begun as second route in, out of Juniper Ridge kicks into gear

Kamloops advances Qu’Appelle Boulevard extension to add second exit from Juniper Ridge, bolster emergency access

The City of Kamloops is pushing ahead with the long-planned Qu’Appelle Boulevard Extension Project, a major safety and transportation upgrade that will create a second permanent road connection for the Juniper Ridge neighbourhood by 2027. Work on the project follows lessons learned from the 2021 interface wildfire, when Juniper Ridge residents faced significant delays evacuating via the neighbourhood’s single access point. The new 1.1-kilometre …

City of Kamloops moving forward with second route in, out of Juniper Ridge

The City of Kamloops has announced that it will be moving forward with Qu’Appelle Boulevard Extension Project in the Juniper Ridge area. In early November, the city adopted a bylaw that will authorize the development works agreement to fund a portion of the project. The project will see a roadway extension through undeveloped lands owned by Juniper West Developments, the city said in a statement. The project is in response to the 2021 interface …