Rock scaling continues on Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail – Okanagan | 24CA News
The Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail close to Sicamous, B.C., stays closed as rock scaling continues.
Work on the part between Sicamous and Armstrong started on May 24, with officers projecting a completion date close to the tip of June.
“This construction work is creating additional, significant hazards along the trail,” the Columbia Shuswap Regional District say on May 23 as to why it was closing the path to public use.
On Thursday, the regional district issued an replace, reminding those who the path is presently off-limits.
“The public needs to remember the trail is closed to everyone except authorized workers,” stated the CSRD. “It is an active construction zone with hazardous work taking place.
“The area has been fenced off and signed for people to keep off the trails. Boaters in the area are also reminded to remain clear of the trail and to stay out of the construction zone.”
The regional district added that close by residents could possibly hear blasting coming from the development zone.
The CSRD stated the rock scaling crew is nearing completion of labor on the five-kilometre mark under the Mara Hills Golf Course. After that, work will start across the 12-km mark.
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