Rolling road closures for Vaisakhi Parade

KELOWNA – On Saturday, Apr. 30, the Okanagan Sikh Temple and Cultural Society is hosting its sixth annual Vaisakhi Parade.

To accommodate the event, rolling road closures will be in effect from approximately 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Times are approximate depending on the speed of the parade.

Rutland Road N. will be closed from McCurdy Road to Wallace Road from 11:30 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m. Rolling closures will continue along Wallace Road, Sycamore Road, Sumac Road, Friesen Road, McCurdy Road and Keyes Road. McCurdy Road will be closed from Rutland Road to Craig Road from approximately 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Truck route closure signage will be posted on Highway 33 and Rutland Road. Detour signs for motorists using Rutland Road as well as traffic control personnel will be visible along the affected residential streets. Motorists may experience minor disruptions and are advised to plan their routes accordingly to avoid delays.

Transit service will be detoured along Aldon Road. Visit bctransit.com under Kelowna for route and schedule information.

Street parking restrictions along Aldon will be in effect to accommodate transit as well along Rutland Road (Wallace to McCurdy Roads) to accommodate parade marshaling.

For information about parking, road closures and potential delays, visit kelowna.ca/roadreport.