Roadwork & Construction

• July 8, 2026: Upcoming overnight road closure planned for 600 block of Main Street (July 12-13)
• June 30, 2026: Final stretch begins: Eckhardt Avenue closure starts July 6
• June 24, 2026: Construction season builds momentum as City conducts major upgrades to roads and water systems
• June 5, 2026: Update on Eckhardt Avenue construction
• May 7, 2026: Work to begin soon on water infrastructure upgrade projects
• April 22, 2026: Construction soon to begin along Green Avenue
• March 13, 2026: Traffic detours set for Main Street and Eckhardt Avenue during utility upgrades

Major excavation is required to replace the infrastructure, followed by roadway paving and installing a new sidewalk along Balsam Avenue from Dartmouth Drive to the daycare centre and Wiltse Elementary. 

Underway (Update July 10, 2026): Construction has shifted to Dartmouth Drive, with single-lane alternating traffic. Anticipate delays and consider using Pineview Road. This will continue on Monday, July 13, 2026. 

Upcoming 

Construction activity will shift to Dartmouth Drive from July 20-27 to install a new water main and replace aging infrastructure. This will require a series of temporary road closures and detours. Access to homes will be maintained throughout the project, and traffic control personnel will be on-site to help guide motorists and pedestrians safely through the area. Residents can anticipate the following transportation impacts:  

Monday, July 20 
Dartmouth Drive will be closed between Wiltse Boulevard and Balsam Avenue beginning at 7 a.m., including all intersections within this section. Access to the Wiltse neighbourhood will not be available from Dartmouth Drive. Traffic will be detoured via Pineview Road and Cedar Road. Adamson Drive will be open for local traffic. Access will be available to pedestrians along Dartmouth Drive. View a map showing the detours.

Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22   
The intersection of Balsam Avenue and Dartmouth Drive will be fully closed. Access will be available via Wiltse Boulevard and Pineview Road.  View a map showing the detours. 

Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24
The intersection of Wiltse Boulevard and Dartmouth Drive will be fully closed.  Access will be available via Balsam Avenue and Pineview Road. View a map showing the detours.

Monday, July 27
Single-lane alternating traffic will be in place on Dartmouth Drive during paving operations.  Access to both Wiltse Boulevard and Balsam will be available.

Please note that schedules may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Updated information will be posted daily on-site throughout the neighbourhood and communicated as work progresses. Crews will work hard to restore access over the weekend. Please follow the direction of on-site signage and possible detours.

End Date: Late fall 2026

Working Hours: Mon–Fri: 7 AM–5 PM 

Extended hours may occur within permitted times (up to 10 p.m. weekdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends)

Schedules may change due to weather, material delays or unforeseen underground conditions.

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July 20, 2026 

Dartmouth Drive will be closed between Wiltse Boulevard and Balsam Avenue beginning at 7 a.m., including all intersections within this section. Access to the Wiltse neighbourhood will not be available from Dartmouth Drive. Traffic will be detoured via Pineview Road and Cedar Road. Adamson Drive will be open for local traffic. Access will be available to pedestrians along Dartmouth Drive. 

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Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22   

The intersection of Balsam Avenue and Dartmouth Drive will be fully closed. Access will be available via Wiltse Boulevard and Pineview Road.  View a map showing the detours.

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Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24

The intersection of Wiltse Boulevard and Dartmouth Drive will be fully closed.  Access will be available via Balsam Avenue and Pineview Road.

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How will bus services be impacted from July 20-24? 

BC Transit Route #1 will be on a temporary detour from July 20-24. Riders are encouraged to check bctransit.com or call 1-844-442-2212 for updated route information before travelling. Affected stops will be:

• All stops on Dartmouth Dr between Pineview Dr and Dartmouth Rd
• The stop just north of Wiltse Blvd, stops on Stevens Cres and Wiltse Blvd for the reverse route
• The two stops on Dawson Ave beside Superstore and at South Main for the #1 bus coming from Wiltse. These stops are still in use for the #1 & #3 buses coming from downtown. 

What about garbage collection? 

Garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will continue as scheduled. Residents should place carts at the curb as usual, with Waste Connections working with the construction contractor to maintain collection services throughout the project.

Will I be able to get to and from my home during the work on my road?

During work hours, due to the nature of the infrastructure that needs to be installed, the road will be closed in rolling sections to all-through traffic. The road will be reinstated at the end of each working day; however, through traffic will remain restricted until the underground pipe installation is complete. Local access will be maintained as much as possible. Residents will be notified in advance of any impacts to access to their homes.

What about on-street parking?

On-street parking will not be permitted within the construction area while the project is in progress.

Will my water or electrical services be affected?

Yes, temporary services disruptions may occur with these new utility installations. You will receive notice 48 hours’ in advance of any planned outages, and crews will work diligently to minimize disruptions to return services to normal use.

Will my driveway and landscaping be impacted?

Driveways will be tied back in. Landscaping within the boulevard or utility corridors may be affected. Any disruption will include restoration to match original, which may include topsoil, planting, or sod, where applicable. Affected homeowners will be contacted in advance.

Will mail and garbage services be affected?

These services will continue with minimal disruption. Please follow any temporary signage or crew instructions.

BC Transit Route #1 will be on a temporary detour from July 20-24. Riders are encouraged to check bctransit.com or call 1-844-442-2212 for updated route information before travelling. Affected stops will be:

• All stops on Dartmouth Dr between Pineview Dr and Dartmouth Rd
• The stop just north of Wiltse Blvd, stops on Stevens Cres and Wiltse Blvd for the reverse route
• The two stops on Dawson Ave beside Superstore and at South Main for the #1 bus coming from Wiltse. These stops are still in use for the #1 & #3 buses coming from downtown. 

The following map and information outlines road closures that are one day or longer in duration.  For closures that are one day or less, we ask that residents and cyclists exercise patience while following traffic control and signage.

Please note that these closures are subject to change.  Check back often for up-to-date information.

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If you need to use part or all of a City road, boulevard or sidewalk for construction, temporary placement of a bin/container or to operate a private/business event (not open to the public), please complete and submit the Construction Road Closure Application (forms are available on our Engineering Application Forms page).

If you would like to use the sidewalk or boulevard for a private or business use that is open to the general public, or if you want to rent on street parking from the City for a fixed duration, please complete and submit the Sidewalk and Parking Stall Rental Application Form.

These safety improvements included installing a new multi-use pathway, pedestrian crossings, a raised crosswalk and improved lighting (coming soon). This project also involved upgrading underground infrastructure including watermain and drainage replacements, ensuring reliable access to water supply for many years to come.

This work was completed in response to neighbourhood feedback and was identified through a Safe Routes to School study, creating safer routes for people to travel to and from KVR Elementary. This project included:

• Installing a raised crosswalk at Forestbrook Drive
• Traffic circle with crosswalks across Manitoba Street and Edmonton Avenue
• Speed humps along Manitoba Street
• Installing a crosswalk at Nelson Avenue
• Curbing at the entrance of Penticton Avenue

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To report a non-emergency concern or suggestion, please fill out our Report an Issue online form. All requests will be addressed.

For urgent issues involving road repairs, please contact:
Public Works
Phone: 250-490-2500
Email: publicworks@penticton.ca