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Paving season about to get underway in Prince George

Starting in May, crews will begin the City’s capital road and sidewalk rehabilitation projects for the 2020 paving season.

(Graphic supplied by City of Prince George)

About 41 lane kilometres of road and 2.5 kilometres of sidewalk are scheduled for rehabilitation or construction this year.

The largest road project is expected to be a three-kilometer section on Bellamy Road in the Hart Neighbourhood while the biggest sidewalk operation will be on Patricia Boulevard from Queensway to Taylor Drive.

Street sweeping and line painting

According to the City of Prince George, crews have already patched about 650 potholes so far this year.

Sweeping operations recently got underway and will continue into the summer.

Line painting is expected to begin in early May and to be completed by the end of June.

Motorists are advised to drive with caution around all road crews.

Residents can assist crews in their efforts to keep roads as smooth and pothole-free as possible by contacting the Service Centre:

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

  • Dial 311 within City limits.
  • Outside City limits, call 250-561-7600.
  • Email [email protected].
  • Submit a service request on the City website.
  • Submit a service request via the City app.
  • Visit the Service Centre at 1100 Patricia Blvd.
Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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