Peachland, B.C. – The Province of BC has announced safety improvements this summer for three important intersections with Highway 97 in Peachland.
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit announced June 11, 2025 that work would be done on problem intersections with Highway 97, Trepanier Bench Road and the north and south ends of Buchanan Road. The improvements are designed to enhance safety, improve traffic flow ad reduce the risk of collision by better managing access to the highway.
“This investment is such a significant step forward to ensure the safety of motorists in our community. These intersections with Highway 97 have long been a concern for residents and these improvements will address a need that has only gotten more pressing over time,” says Mayor Patrick Van Minsel. “We are pleased the Ministry of Transportation joins us in our goal for a safer, more accessible Peachland.”
A new traffic signal will be installed at Trepanier Bench Road at Highway 97 intersection, with access to the highway from Desert Pines Avenue limited to right turn exits only. Left turns from Trepanier Bench Road to Desert Pines Avenue will no longer be permitted. Buchanan North and South intersections movements on to Highway 97 will be restricted to enhance safety.
Work is expected to begin later in summer. The upgrades are expected to address safety concerns stemming from increasing local and visitor traffic which led to longer intersection lineups and higher risk of collisions.
Provincial Release June 11, 2025: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025TT0056-000567