Chilliwack Natural Resource District road safety information
Last updated on December 13, 2024On this page
- Road Notices and warnings
- Road closures and restrictions
- Structure information
- Work in progress/upcoming works
- Road deactivation
Road notices and warnings
Due to severe wildfires in the region, some areas have decreased tree-cover resulting in greater amounts of surface runoff during increased precipitation (rain and snow). This may be exacerbated by hydrophobic soils leading to additional runoff which could overwhelm natural and man-made drainage features. Landslides, debris flows, and debris floods can result, threatening public safety and damaging infrastructure. All resource road users are advised to check local weather and safety advisories. Drive to the condition of the road and watch for hazards if heading into the backcountry. For more information on post-wildfire natural hazard risks:
Harrison East FSR 5748.01 (July 6, 2021)
“Please be aware of Rockfall Hazard – No Stopping” warning signs located at approximately 13.0 km. For further details see the District Manager Notice.
Mount Cheam FSR 5127.33 (September 24, 2021)
Please drive with caution due to several deep cross-ditches along the FSR. High clearance vehicle is highly recommended.
Nahatlatch FSR 6996.01 (December 9, 2024) Road Maintenance works underway. Expect road closures and delays between 0 Km & 21 Km for 2025. Road is impassable at 21 km.
Road closures and restrictions
Anderson 13000 FSR 8074.07 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 0 km, impassable.
Bear Creek FSR 5748.03 (December 17, 2021)
No access past 4.8 km due debris torrent plugged culvert. Entire crossing is washed away. 4.6km Failed culvert. 4.9km tension cracks in the road surface. 12.8 km erosion of the road grade.
Bridal Veil Falls FSR 7685.01 (November 15, 2021)
The Bridal Veil Falls Forest Service Road is CLOSED at 0.0km. For further details see the District Manager Notice.
Bucklin FSR 8013.01 (November 8, 2019)
Road closed at approximately 0.8 km due to a condemned bridge. Structure CK-2231 is downrated to 0 tonnes. For further details see the District Manager Notice.
Cantelon FSR 8124.01 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 0 km due to being blocked by multiple slides.
Dewdney FSR 7995.01 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 0 km, impassable.
Eaton FSR 7462.01 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 10 km due to washout.
Emory 4100 FSR 8147.02 (December 17, 2021)
No access at o km due to washout.
Eureka FSR 8111.01 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 10 km, impassable.
Fleetwood FSR 8241.08 (May 5, 2020)
No vehicle access beyond 5.0 km on Fleetwood FSR due to a road washout.
Garnet FSR 7558.01 (November 26, 2024)
Road closed at 0.0 km for extensive road repairs from November 26th, 2024, to March 15, 2025. District Manager Notice.
Hale FSR 6314.047 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 0 km due to two washed out culverts.
Harrison East FSR 5748.01 (December 17, 2021)
Use caution at 2 km and 13 km due to erosion of the road. Use caution at 16.1 km due to landslide. Use caution at 21.3 km, 22.1 km, 22.6 km, and 22.8 km due to debris across the road. NO ACCESS PAST 55 KM THROUGH TO KOOKIPI FSR.
Hemlock Valley FSR 6314.04 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 0 km due to four washed out culverts.
Kookipi FSR 6996.02 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 0 km, impassable.
Lost Creek FSR 8466.01 (August 26, 2021)
The Lost Creek Forest Service Road is closed at approximately 16.0 km due to a condemned bridge. Structure CK-2171 is downrated to 0 tonnes. For further details see the District Manager Notice.
Mowhokum FSR 8019.012 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 10 km, impassable.
Mowhokum East FSR 8019.03 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 0 km, impassable.
Mystery 5500 FSR 6314.17 (December 17, 2021)
No access past 0km, washout at 2.0km, cross ditches are not drivable with a pickup at start of FSR.
Mystery 8100 FSR 6314.19 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 1km, road is not drivable.
​Peers FSR 8126.01 (August 8, 2022)
Closed to traffic at 0 km, impassable. Maintenance works ongoing. For further details see the District Manager Notice (PDF, 315KB).
Silverhope FSR 8148.01 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 10 km due to washout at 10km, 12km, and 17km.
Slollicum FSR 5748.04 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 2 km due to washout. Only drivable for the first 2 kms up to washout.
​Sowaqua FSR 7004.01 (June 1, 2024)
Notice is given under Section 22.2(3) of the Forest and Range Practices Act, the Sowaqua FSR (7004.01) is hereby closed at 0.5 km for extensive road repairs until further notice. District Manager Notice.
Spuzzum FSR 8128.01 (December 17, 2021)
No access at 2 km due to washout.
Squeah FSR 6092.01 (September 28, 2020)
Road closed at 0km. District Manager Notice
Tshileuh FSR 7978.01 (November 6, 2017)
No vehicle access beyond 4.4 km.
Utzlius FSR 7972.01 (December 17, 2021)
No access due to bridge out at 8km.
Structure information
Please see this table for recent notifications regarding downrated structures in the Chilliwack Natural Resource District.
Structure inspection reports
Structure inspection reports for the Chilliwack Natural Resource District are available to view and download from this FTP location. Please be advised that road users must inspect and ascertain for themselves the condition of the structure prior to use.
Work in progress/upcoming works
Due to the 2021 atmospheric river storm events many forest service roads in the Chilliwack Forest District were damaged. Some may have unmarked hazards, unscheduled delays, have no access or will be closed at short notice. For specific enquiries please refer to the list of road closures and restrictions and visit the Chilliwack District FSR Access Map. As always it is advised to drive with caution and watch for hazards if heading into the backcountry.
Engagement with First Nations for road maintenance activities
When ground disturbance is expected to happen while carrying out road maintenance activities on Forest Service Roads (i.e. new road construction, road re-alignment, road deactivation) and the ground disturbance may pose a potential impact to Indigenous Interests, Licensees are advised to notify the District Manager (DM) of the proposed/ongoing road maintenance activities. Please see the latest Road Use Permit (RUP) Obligations and Expectations Letter.
Forest Service Road renaming project
For information on FSR names that have been renamed please see the Chilliwack Forest District FSR Renaming Part 1. A final list of the remaining new names will be posted as Part 2 at a later date.
Road deactivation
Cypress Lake FSR 8337.01 and Radium FSR 5127.19 (January 7, 2019)
The Cypress Lake and Radium Forest Service Roads have been retired. For further details see the FSR Discontinue and Closure Information.
Access the Chilliwack District Forest Service Road Access Information map. This map shows the Forest Service Roads, structure locations and recreation sites and trails in the Chilliwack Natural Resource District. General road information is available by clicking on the road line.
Important resources
Contact information
Please report any road safety issues to the Chilliwack Natural Resource District office.
604-702-5700