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Bowen Road Sidewalk and Bike Lane Construction to Start in October

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 18, 2014 9:30 AM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo will be constructing a sidewalk and bike lane along the southwest side of Bowen Road between Pine Street and Buttertubs Drive. This project is scheduled to begin in October and will take approximately ten weeks to complete.

Traffic control personel will be on site to ensure that traffic delays are minimized. Drivers are urged to use extra caution when driving through construction zones; be aware of on-site workers; obey posted construction signs; and follow the directions of traffic control personnel.

Link to Strategic Plan: This project supports the Transportation and Mobility priority in the 2012-2015 Corporate Strategic Plan by encouraging alternative methods of transportation.

Key Points

  • A sidewalk and bike lane will be installed on the south side of Bowen Road between Pine Street and Buttertubs Drive.
  • The project is scheduled to start in October and will take approximately ten weeks.
  • More information on this project can be found:http://ow.ly/BEhWa

Quotes

"Once completed, the addition of the sidewalk and bike lane will give residents and commuters more opportunities to choose an alternative method of transportation in Nanaimo. "

Jamie Rose
Municipal Services Inspector
City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

  • To get to your destination on time, commuters on affected routes are encouraged to leave a few minutes early or find an alternate route.
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Contact:

Jamie Rose
Municipal Services Inspector
City of Nanaimo
250-758-5222 Ext: 5334

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