The Olympic Torch Relay is Coming Through Rutland (Kelowna)
It was exciting to hear that the 2010 Olympic Torch will be traveling through the Rutland Town Centre during its journey through Kelowna on Tuesday, January 26. Although there doesn’t seem to be a posted time schedule for the route, the City of Kelowna has posted a schedule of expected road closures (see below) resulting from the torch relay. It was a great idea to have the route pass close to a number of the Rutland schools as I’ve heard that many schools are arranging to have students take in the torch relay as it passes by.
Day 89 – Route Map travelling thru and departing Kelowna January 26, 2010:
| Here is the City of Kelowna press release: | ||
| For more info on Kelowna Torch Relay festivities visit http://www.kelowna.ca/CM/page2261.aspx (I’m sure this info is subject to change) | ||
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| On Monday, January 25 and Tuesday, January 26, there will be various rolling road closures to accommodate the Olympic Torch Relay.On Monday from 6:20 p.m. to 7 p.m., rolling road closures will affect the downtown core starting at 6:20 p.m., ending at 7 p.m.
On Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., the following rolling road closures will be in effect for the departure of the Olympic Torch: - Exiting from the downtown on Water Street, southbound on Pandosy Street to KLO Road (7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.) The Olympic Torch Relay will depart Kelowna along Highway 97 northbound. Motorists may experience minor delays as the Torch passes through the route. Free transit services will be offered from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on all routes for Monday evening’s celebrations in City Park, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Olympic Torch is scheduled to arrive in City Park at 7 p.m. Parking will be available at the corner of Springfield and Cooper Roads at Orchard Park Mall for park-and-ride transit to City Park. Transit will experience minor disruptions Tuesday, January 26 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., on all routes. Visit www.bctransit.com or call 250 860-8121 for schedule information. The City of Kelowna thanks motorists, pedestrians and businesses for their patience and support with welcoming the Olympic Torch to Kelowna. |
