Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District Road safety information
Last updated on January 14, 2026On this page
- Road notices and warnings
- Work in progress / upcoming works
- Road closures and restrictions
- Road deactivation
Road notices and warnings
Those using Forest Service Roads and other resource roads should do so with caution, drive for the conditions. Back-country travelers should be aware of rapidly changing weather and stream flows which may affect road conditions. Be advised that there may be instances where an event on a road or bridge has not yet been identified. Not all roads have signs or barriers identifying all hazards or dangers.
201 FSR 7654.01 (January 4, 2026)
Take notice, the 201 Forest Service Road (7654.01) is not maintained for vehicle use. Be prepared for unmarked hazards, changing weather and road conditions.
Use of 2-way radio systems is required: Craigellachie Anstey – Gorge (0839.01) Forest Service Road
Use of 2-way radio systems is required from October 31 to May 1 annually to coordinate the movement of all traffic. This road restriction is established to improve the safety of industrial and recreational traffic during periods of high use. Road users are reminded of their obligations under Section 5 of the Forest Service Road Use Regulation; and the use of a 2-way radio.
Whiteman Creek - Granite FSR 8569.03 (December 9, 2025)
The Granite FSR 8569.03 is open to high clearance 4X4 vehicles.
Work in progress / upcoming works
No current works.
Road closures and restrictions
Ashnola FSR 6296.01 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed for public safety.
Ashnola-Crater FSR 6296.02 (August 20, 2023)
Road closed for public safety.
Ashton Mara East (Skyline) FSR 5143.05 (May 14, 2018)
Road closed.
Bastion Creek FSR 5653.01 (January 2019)
Road closed for water control purposes.
Bear-Stuart FSR 7720-01 (June 5, 2024)
The Bear-Stuart FSR is closed. The Bridge located at 44-Km (Bridge K1765) is unsafe for use, there is no timeline on a reopening.
Harris Creek FSR 1031.01 (June 16, 2022)
Road closed at or near 24.0 km due to a road washout. No timeline on repairs.
Joe Rich FSR 10649.01 (July 5, 2021)
Road closed at 4.2-Km – the road is washed out at this location. No timeline on repairs.
Mabel FSR 1111.01 (December 19, 2025)
The Mabel Forest Service Road is closed. Blow down across the road is blocking access at 46-Km. Crews are currently working on removing the trees. There is no timeline on a reopening
Mabel - Cotton FSR 1111.05 (June 14, 2022)
Road closed at or near 38.0 km due to a landslide blocking the road. No timeline on repairs.
McGregor - Siwash Rock FSR 7596.05 (May 28, 2018)
Road closed at 0.5 km due to washout. No timeline on repairs.
Seymour River FSR 7271.01 (September 15, 2025)
Road is washed-out at 45 km, this includes bridge K1066. Crews are currently assessing the road washout. There is no vehicle access beyond this point. Message is intended for wide distribution. There is no timeline on a reopening for this road.
Scotch - Lamberton FSR 0771.04 (May 14, 2018)
Road closed at 10 km due to slide. No timeline on repairs.
Sugar - Nelson FSR 0905.06 (May 21, 2020)
Road closed at 32 km due to road failure. No timeline on repairs or reopening.
Sugar Lake – Sugar Reiter FSR 0905.02 (June 24, 2022)
Road closed at or near 8 km. The road is washed-out at this location. No timeline on repairs.
Whiteman Creek FSR 8569.01 (May 5, 2023)
Road closed. This closure does not impact access to the Sugarloaf Forest Service Road which will remain open.
Whiteman Creek - Bouleau FSR 8569.02 (September 10, 2021)
Road closed.
Road deactivation
Cardinal FSR 8690.01 - retired as of December 7, 2017
Important resources
Contact information
Please report any road safety issues to:
or the Okanagan Shuswap District Office
250-558-1700