Okanagan Rail Trail enthusiasts are hitting a dead end.

Construction is underway which has the trail closed from one kilometre south of Kickwillie Loop in Coldstream all the way to Oyama.

鈥淚t could be closed for months,鈥� said Keith Pinkoski, Greater Vernon Advisory Committee parks manager.

Depending on weather, it鈥檚 possible that section of the corridor could be shut down until spring as rock scaling and earth work takes place to develop the trail to a basic standard.

The closure is needed to reduce the risk to the public.

鈥淵ou can鈥檛 go there. There will be heavy equipment,鈥� said director Bob Fleming.

Beyond this, GVAC will hold a visioning session to determine what amenities are needed along the trail, such as washrooms, signage, garbage cans and fencing.

鈥淲e need the planning started sooner than later for the (2018) budget process,鈥� said director Jim Garlick.

鈥淗ow do we best provide for the users and residents around it?鈥�

However, there are some concerns about the potential costs involved.

鈥淲e have to be careful about managing expectations. Someone may want a washroom every 100 metres,鈥� said director Mike Macnabb.