Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Blair Lekstrom:

“Highway 3 remains one of our most important east-west trade corridors, and improvements to this route continue to be a high priority. This particular work will provide area families, tourists and commercial transport vehicles with a smoother, safer surface between Osoyoos and Rock Creek, and save taxpayers money by extending the life of the highway.”

Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater:

“Highway 3 is a major vital link for B.C.’s southern communities and improvements such as this project will ensure safe and smooth travel for all. When the work is completed, drivers will definitely notice a significant improvement.”

 A $6.5-million contract has been awarded to Peter’s Bros. Construction Ltd. of Penticton to improve an important stretch of Highway 3 and local side roads in the Rock Creek area.

Approximately 30 km of Highway 3 from Rock Creek west to Nine Mile Pit will be resurfaced to improve the ride and safety for motorists. The project will include some work on the shoulders to improve the ride for cyclists. Safety will be further enhanced with the replacement of concrete roadside barriers along this portion of Highway 3 and with intersection improvements at Hulme Creek Rd.

This section of Highway 3 is popular with tourists. It is the southern leg of the Province’s Mountains and Vineyards Circle Route and provides access to Johnstone Creek Provincial Park.

The recycled asphalt from the project will be used to improve approximately 16 total kilometres of roadway surface along portions of local side roads used by residents and for access to recreational areas. Roads to be improved include:

• · Mount Baldy Road
• · Frontage Road opposite Mt. Baldy
• · Bridesville Townsite Road
• · Bridesville Cemetery Road
• · Hulme Creek Road
• · Sidley Mountain Road
• · Sidley/Camp McKinney Road
• · Wiggins Road
• · Wagon Wheel Road
• · Kelly Road