Road closures and parking restrictions this Saturday for Okanagan Dream Rally

Traffic Advisory

The Okanagan Dream Rally returns to downtown Kelowna this weekend, featuring more than 250 luxury and exotic vehicles, the rally will take place Saturday, July 25.

To accommodate the event, road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect at several locations in downtown Kelowna. On Saturday, from 6 a.m. – 11 a.m., Water St. will be closed between Sunset Dr. and Cawston Ave. as rally participants gather for registration. During this time, parking and access will also be restricted along Water St. from Cawston Ave. to the Queensway Roundabout to allow spectators to gather along the rally route. Only local traffic will be permitted in the area from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. with a full closure from 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

The Water Street Boat Launch will remain open, with potential delays from 6 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The Cook Road Boat Launch and Sutherland Boat Launch are recommended as alternatives during this time frame.

Rally participants will depart the staging area on Water St. at 10:30 a.m., and travel to Highway 97 along Water St., Lawrence Ave. and Abbott St. Flaggers and traffic control personnel will be stationed at cross streets to hold traffic while the rally passes. RCMP will also be stationed at the intersection of Abbott St. and Highway 97 to hold traffic while participants turn west onto the W.R. Bennet Bridge.

Rally participants are expected to exit the downtown area by approximately 10:30 a.m., and all road closures are scheduled to end by 11 a.m. However, event teardown on Water St. between Sunset Dr. and Cawston Ave. may be ongoing until approximately noon.

For the most up-to-date road work, road closures, and potential delays, visit kelowna.ca/roadreport. For full event details, visit okanagandreamrally.com.