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Safety improvements planned for Highway 97 through Peachland

North Vancouver, BCLocal News

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit plans significant safety upgrades at three intersections on Highway 97 in Peachland, including Trepanier Bench Road, Buchanan Road South, and Buchanan Road North. A new traffic signal will be installed at Trepanier Bench Road, which will serve as the main access point to the highway. Access from Desert Pines Avenue will be limited to right turns only, and left turns from Trepanier Bench Road will be prohibited to enhance safety. Officials aim to address increasing local and visitor traffic that has resulted in longer intersection lineups and heightened collision risks. The improvements stem from recommendations in the 2015 Peachland transportation study and are part of the broader Central Okanagan Integrated Transportation Network.

This network focuses on long-term regional transportation planning. The projects are set to go to tender in the coming weeks, with construction anticipated to start in summer 2025. Safety enhancements in this area reflect the region's commitment to improving transportation infrastructure in response to growing traffic demands.

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