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Short delays today – safer corner tomorrow

It appears that the flashing lights will be back at Vaseux Corner with Ministry of Transportation finishing up a job announced months ago.

Location: 7 km south of Okanagan Falls Budget : $75,000

·         The ministry is improving safety at the Vaseux Lake curve on Highway 97.

·         We’re upgrading the existing curve warning signs to the newest standards, with enhanced colour and reflectivity.

·         Other work: Install additional curve warning signs to further highlight the presence of the curves to drivers.

·         Upgrade existing northbound and southbound overhead warning signs to the newest standard, with enhanced colour and reflectivity.

·         Install  two Vehicle Activated Traffic Calming (VATC) signs northbound and southbound.  Signs are activated by vehicle speed to alert the driver of the curve.  Signs will show a curve symbol and the words “SLOW DOWN”